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DEZ 1142

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,893 mi
Last recorded211,893 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 1142
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 211,893 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight rough.

Pass 19 Oct 2024 201,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 192,887 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 192,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 185,823 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 178,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 173,130 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 165,258 miles

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))

low emissions

Pass 14 Apr 2018 158,153 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 151,425 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 142,250 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 130,813 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 120,351 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 119,464 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 99,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 99,238 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,123 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 42,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing from inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,273 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing from inner edge

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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DEZ 1142 is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DEZ 1142, 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

How do I check the history of DEZ 1142?

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What year was DEZ 1142 registered?

DEZ 1142 is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is DEZ 1142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 1142 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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