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DE07 DLO

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,012 mi
Last recorded155,012 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 DLO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 155,012 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres just starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear control arm front bushes splitting away and debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 154,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot detactched and link also has play. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres just starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear control arm front bushes splitting away and debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 149,653 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 144,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2022 144,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount bolt snapped off (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2021 137,007 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 127,471 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 121,994 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 120,754 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 115,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,390 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 108,710 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 105,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 87,598 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 87,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 74,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,144 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 62,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,340 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 34,351 miles

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

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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DE07 DLO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE07 DLO, 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 DE07 DLO registered?

DE07 DLO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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