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AP07 HNK

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,177 mi
Last recorded159,177 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 HNK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 159,177 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 159,174 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 156,657 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s swollen under coverings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 153,290 miles

Nearside Front fog light insecure inside bumper

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear backing plate insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2022 149,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear axle (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 149,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear axle (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 145,047 miles

Nearside front fog lamp not securely fitted

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 145,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 245/40 zr18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front fog lamp not securely fitted

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 245/40 zr18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 13 Mar 2020 135,736 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 126,737 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 121,743 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 121,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,454 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 104,454 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 101,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2015 101,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 86,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 73,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,804 miles

Front brake discs are wearing low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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AP07 HNK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP07 HNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP07 HNK registered?

AP07 HNK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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