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AV07 EWZ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,665 mi
Last recorded148,665 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 EWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 148,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 142,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 138,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 131,951 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 131,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 129,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 127,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2020 125,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 125,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 119,178 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2018 117,968 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s on wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 109,730 miles

Deep cut to O/S/F tyre tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2017 109,730 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Deep cut to O/S/F tyre tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,996 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 89,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

O/S/F outer sidelight not working

Pass 8 May 2015 71,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,574 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 65,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,209 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 42,213 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,340 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV07 EWZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV07 EWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV07 EWZ registered?

AV07 EWZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2007.

Is AV07 EWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV07 EWZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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