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BU07 ZCL

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,314 mi
Last recorded116,314 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 ZCL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,314 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 116,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 107,636 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,562 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

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

Plastic sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2017 96,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML warning lit on dashboard

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

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

Plastic sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,087 miles

Under tray fitted

Engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,309 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,503 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 75,491 miles

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)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,833 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,602 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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BU07 ZCL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol 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 BU07 ZCL, 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 BU07 ZCL registered?

BU07 ZCL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is BU07 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU07 ZCL 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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