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DC07 HLU

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,083 mi
Last recorded160,083 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC07 HLU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2026 160,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 155,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 149,704 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 144,098 miles

brake pad warning light on but all pads ok

Pass 5 Oct 2022 140,518 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,189 miles

parking brake performance only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Sep 2020 129,725 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 124,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,663 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,669 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,809 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 95,809 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread inner edge wearing

Nearside Rear Tyre tread inner edge wearing

Offside Front Outer edge wearing

Offside Rear Tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,522 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,463 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,052 miles

chips in screen

Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,343 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 3 Aug 2010 24,818 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,618 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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DC07 HLU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 DC07 HLU, 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 DC07 HLU registered?

DC07 HLU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 4 June 2007.

Is DC07 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC07 HLU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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