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AV07 ZFW

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,176 mi
Last recorded173,176 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 ZFW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 173,176 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 150,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear driveshaft gaitor leaking

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 150,944 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear driveshaft gaitor leaking

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 134,799 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 134,719 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2013 119,074 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 102,133 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape, nearside front tyre starting to do the same.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 86,800 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 74,714 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(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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AV07 ZFW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

AV07 ZFW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2007.

Is AV07 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV07 ZFW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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