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BV07 UGB

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

152,810 mi
Last recorded152,810 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 UGB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 152,810 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 151,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking both shoulders, wearing heavier on inner shoulder, x2 cuts on outer sidewall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking both shoulders, wearing heavier on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 149,022 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 146,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 143,615 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 138,804 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 132,784 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 May 2018 132,784 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 125,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 116,228 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 114,648 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 109,277 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 104,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 97,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,808 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,126 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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BV07 UGB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

BV07 UGB is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is BV07 UGB safe to buy?

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