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CP07 VMA

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,887 mi
Last recorded145,887 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 VMA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 145,887 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 145,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 145,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged excessively deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror tarnished/faded but providing a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 145,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Misfire evident (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged excessively deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror tarnished/faded but providing a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 137,705 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2022 137,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 127,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 127,138 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

T.P.M.S. Light on during test

Pass 21 May 2020 117,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,027 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 101,027 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,905 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 93,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,410 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,535 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,016 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2013 59,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,767 miles

o/s/r tyre close to minimum wear indicators

Fail 4 Jul 2012 44,767 miles

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

O/s/r tyre close to minimum wear indicators

Pass 28 Dec 2011 41,789 miles

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 2 Aug 2010 32,070 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 32,070 miles

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

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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CP07 VMA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CP07 VMA, 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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CP07 VMA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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