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D25 MBR

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,299 mi
Last recorded176,299 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 MBR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 176,299 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 165,810 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2024 158,277 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 15 Sep 2023 151,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 135,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,844 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 124,533 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 120,252 miles

Front worn on inner edges 235/40r19/96y

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking/Pershing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres on 2mm inner edge 275/35zr19/96y

Pass 16 Oct 2018 113,002 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 112,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 104,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall due to kerbing

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

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,262 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,883 miles

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

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

UNEVEN WEAR ON TREADS OF BOTH FRONT TYRES

Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,392 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 23 Oct 2013 65,277 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 65,256 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,451 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,557 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,663 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 37,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f track rod end worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,665 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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D25 MBR is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D25 MBR, 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 D25 MBR registered?

D25 MBR is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is D25 MBR safe to buy?

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