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DA07 VLZ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,169 mi
Last recorded195,169 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 VLZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 195,169 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 185,102 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 185,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 178,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 167,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front bump stop deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2017 167,579 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front bump stop deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2016 156,220 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 156,220 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 148,225 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r c/v boot deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2014 138,024 miles

Emissions not recordable.

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 138,024 miles

Emissions not recordable.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 127,682 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 127,682 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 112,201 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,094 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,513 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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DA07 VLZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DA07 VLZ, 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 DA07 VLZ registered?

DA07 VLZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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