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CN07 NWM

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,121 mi
Last recorded158,121 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN07 NWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 158,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 157,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 152,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 152,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 145,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 145,492 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 139,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 139,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 135,042 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 132,200 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 127,753 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 119,021 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 111,580 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit trye tread has perished causing small cuts to tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 105,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit trye tread has perished causing small cuts to tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,392 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 100,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,950 miles

nearside rear tyre outerwall cut, not to cords.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,435 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,853 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,195 miles

small chip in windscreen

very slight judder on front brakes

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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CN07 NWM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 CN07 NWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN07 NWM registered?

CN07 NWM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 May 2007.

Is CN07 NWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN07 NWM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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