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BK07 BZH

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

223,316 mi
Last recorded223,316 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 BZH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 223,316 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 214,890 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 214,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 206,277 miles

Rear handbrake poor performance and may require adjustment (only just met mot requirement)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 196,190 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 186,666 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 186,666 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 176,281 miles

front discs worn

front pads worn

rear pads worn

Pass 10 Apr 2013 171,336 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 171,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 163,689 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 147,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 110,518 miles

Oil leak

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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BK07 BZH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK07 BZH, 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 BK07 BZH registered?

BK07 BZH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is BK07 BZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK07 BZH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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