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B11 WEF

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,427 mi
Last recorded174,427 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 WEF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 174,427 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever travel but not excessive

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Number plate bulb not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff leaking

Fail 4 Feb 2026 174,427 miles

Nearside Lower Body component insecure front to rear trim/skirt insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working halo lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever travel but not excessive

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Number plate bulb not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2025 167,240 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 167,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 157,939 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Jan 2023 144,228 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2023 144,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw in center tread ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 125,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads over half worn.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer cv joint leaking grease

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 25 Jan 2022 125,382 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads over half worn.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer cv joint leaking grease

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

Rear diff leaking oil

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 111,696 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 111,696 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 100,892 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 90,705 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Feb 2018 81,537 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,204 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,338 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,005 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,720 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,493 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,822 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 31,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,401 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,049 miles

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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B11 WEF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B11 WEF, 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 B11 WEF registered?

B11 WEF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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