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CA07 FCL

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,150 mi
Last recorded148,150 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 FCL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 148,150 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 148,150 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 130,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 116,490 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 116,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,130 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, lower arm, inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 113,130 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, lower arm, inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 111,177 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 107,616 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,895 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 100,458 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,271 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,888 miles

undetrays fitted can not see components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

unable to see all pads clearly

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,643 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,824 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 55,824 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 36,031 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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CA07 FCL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA07 FCL, 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 CA07 FCL registered?

CA07 FCL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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