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BV07 BPZ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,019 mi
Last recorded200,019 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 BPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 200,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 11 Aug 2017 200,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2016 188,292 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 178,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2014 165,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to tear on sidewalls

Pass 22 Feb 2013 154,503 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front shock absorbers slightly damp

front tyres wearing on edges and slight sidewall damage to n/s/f

n/s/f road wheel slightly buckled

Fail 21 Feb 2013 154,503 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front shock absorbers slightly damp

front tyres wearing on edges and slight sidewall damage to n/s/f

n/s/f road wheel slightly buckled

Pass 22 Feb 2012 130,757 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low emissions

n/s/f road wheel slightly buckled

Fail 18 Mar 2011 101,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

front no.plate damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 101,844 miles

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

front no.plate damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,612 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BV07 BPZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BV07 BPZ, 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 BV07 BPZ registered?

BV07 BPZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is BV07 BPZ safe to buy?

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