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D18 CGB

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,154 mi
Last recorded195,154 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 CGB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 195,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 193,809 miles

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

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2023 191,272 miles

engine covers undertrays fittted

Pass 21 Jun 2022 186,270 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 182,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 174,841 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 167,296 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 153,963 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 141,696 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 132,419 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 132,419 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 120,351 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 120,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 103,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2013 91,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,308 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,354 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,455 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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D18 CGB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D18 CGB, 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 D18 CGB registered?

D18 CGB is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is D18 CGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 CGB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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