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DK07 VOM

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,287 mi
Last recorded148,287 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 VOM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 148,287 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 148,287 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 145,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 142,502 miles

Offside Front worn inner / outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2017 142,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front worn inner / outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 137,138 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cut sidewalls, not to cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges, no tread outside central three quarters, stepped tread tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre deformed slightly

Offside Front tyre small cuts not to cords

Pass 3 Oct 2015 131,714 miles

N/s front tyre outer side wall has cuts (not through to canvis)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Inner side of wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 109,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 96,835 miles

245/4018

both rear tyres low on tread and inner edges badly worn

slight surface damage to nearside front tyre sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,888 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2011 66,646 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,763 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 52,759 miles

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

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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DK07 VOM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK07 VOM, 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 DK07 VOM registered?

DK07 VOM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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