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CU07 UAE

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,336 mi
Last recorded101,336 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 UAE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 101,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 101,336 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 98,885 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 98,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside reversing light inoperative

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 94,690 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective clean poor (3.4 (b) (i))

dpf emission warning light on dash

front brake discs and pads corroded and worn

n/s front fog light missing

reversing lights not working

Pass 10 Mar 2022 92,918 miles

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

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

front discs and brake pads worn

Fail 10 Mar 2022 92,918 miles

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

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

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

front discs and brake pads worn

Pass 24 Feb 2021 89,612 miles

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

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

small oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,936 miles

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

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

small oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,164 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 83,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,921 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,999 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INNER FACE

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD AND WORN INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK ON INTER COOLER

Pass 19 Jan 2015 72,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,119 miles

emmisions to clean for machine to register

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,764 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,773 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,471 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)

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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CU07 UAE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 CU07 UAE, 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 CU07 UAE registered?

CU07 UAE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is CU07 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU07 UAE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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