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CO56 MCK

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,050 mi
Last recorded69,050 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO56 MCK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 69,050 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 69,050 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 no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 60,339 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jan 2025 60,339 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 48,520 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 39,102 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 39,102 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 32,688 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,659 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2020 29,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 28,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 27,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,082 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,955 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen damage in 'A' zone at 10mm

Fail 1 Mar 2016 25,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly scored

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen damage in 'A' zone at 10mm

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,599 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,345 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,152 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 9,846 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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CO56 MCK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CO56 MCK, 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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CO56 MCK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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