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CE07 ELO

2007 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,313 mi
Last recorded119,313 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE07 ELO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 119,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 110,991 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 106,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 102,420 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 102,418 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 97,568 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2021 92,502 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 88,716 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 82,255 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 75,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 69,744 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 61,886 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,470 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre valve stem perished

o/s/f worn out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing close to makers warning marks

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,201 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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CE07 ELO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CE07 ELO, 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 CE07 ELO registered?

CE07 ELO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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