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AV07 XDT

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,215 mi
Last recorded156,215 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 XDT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 156,215 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light missing

Fail 10 Sep 2018 156,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog light missing

Pass 14 Jul 2017 146,054 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 146,020 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 136,372 miles

All brake discs pitted

Handbrake performance poor 14%

Side marker not working Nearside front

Vehicle has clutch noise

Pass 11 Sep 2014 136,299 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 136,298 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 126,796 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 114,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 94,017 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 94,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMITS & OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 May 2010 74,593 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 74,593 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 XDT is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV07 XDT, 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 AV07 XDT registered?

AV07 XDT is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 2007.

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