CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN07 BVP

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

258,153 mi
Last recorded258,153 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 BVP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 258,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 245,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Al four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 228,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear heat shield loose

Pass 4 Feb 2023 216,706 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake limit just met

Pass 31 Jan 2022 197,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake limit just met

Pass 16 Jan 2021 179,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake limit just met

Fail 16 Jan 2021 179,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake limit just met

Pass 29 Jul 2019 167,119 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 156,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint gator also slightly damaged (2.4.G.2)

advise parking brake adjustment limit just met

Pass 4 Apr 2017 150,948 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 139,947 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 139,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 111,111 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 111,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 103,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low on inner edge

emissions to clean for a printed reading

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,066 miles

Slight smell of diesel/oil in cabin of vehicle through air ventilation

Under trays fitted obscureing view of majour components and corrosion oil damp along undertrays

Fail 10 Apr 2013 92,867 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,019 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,513 miles

full undertray fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2011 72,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

full undertray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,215 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 54,161 miles

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

Nearside Front 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN07 BVP is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN07 BVP, 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

How do I check the history of BN07 BVP?

You can check the full history of BN07 BVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN07 BVP registered?

BN07 BVP is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2007.

Is BN07 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 BVP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN07 BVP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN07 BVP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.