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C1 RKR

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests38 (32 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

301,947 mi
Last recorded301,947 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 RKR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

32 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 301,947 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 158,675 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 148,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 173,147 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 162,575 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 145,009 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 152,568 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 152,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 135,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 145,018 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,625 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 128,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 132,996 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 126,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 128,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 121,025 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,662 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 102,657 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner / outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 110,166 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,965 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 106,114 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,679 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 83,678 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 97,052 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,279 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2014 76,961 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,908 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer 1/4

Pass 2 May 2013 59,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,369 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 49,699 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,052 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 40,374 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,460 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,458 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,072 miles

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

front brake discs starting to wear down.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,443 miles

Offside Rear 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
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C1 RKR is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C1 RKR, 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 C1 RKR registered?

C1 RKR is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is C1 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 RKR shows 38 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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