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DK07 VOT

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,398 mi
Last recorded147,398 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 VOT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 147,398 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 130,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some prescribed components under vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2020 123,296 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 116,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 116,667 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,946 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 105,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 97,687 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 97,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre on 2m (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,647 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has slight movement between rod and casing.

Oil leak.

Fail 19 Sep 2015 83,545 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has slight movement between rod and casing.

Oil leak.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,840 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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,576 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 57,694 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 57,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 46,571 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,041 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 33,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,468 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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DK07 VOT 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 65%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

DK07 VOT is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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