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DE07 KVO

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

238,347 mi
Last recorded238,347 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 KVO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 238,347 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 228,370 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 210,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 195,160 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 172,020 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 172,020 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 156,776 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)

off side front steering arm has slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2017 138,825 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 138,825 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 125,258 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,903 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 20 Apr 2015 108,903 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,675 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 89,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,865 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,591 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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DE07 KVO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE07 KVO, 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 KVO registered?

DE07 KVO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is DE07 KVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE07 KVO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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