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DG07 ETZ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,911 mi
Last recorded172,911 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 ETZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 172,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 166,786 miles

brake pedal spongy and long travel

Fail 11 Oct 2024 166,785 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to constant fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy and long travel

Pass 13 Oct 2023 160,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 155,472 miles

Front tyres cracking outer edges

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan cover damp poss fuel

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine covers fitted floor pan covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2022 155,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front tyres cracking outer edges

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan cover damp poss fuel

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers fitted floor pan covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 151,242 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 151,241 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

EML on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 147,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 139,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,548 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 122,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 98,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,104 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 93,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 93,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,493 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 156,492 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 156,492 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 117,908 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)

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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DG07 ETZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG07 ETZ, 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 DG07 ETZ registered?

DG07 ETZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is DG07 ETZ safe to buy?

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