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DN07 VWB

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,306 mi
Last recorded175,306 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN07 VWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 175,306 miles
Pass 18 May 2025 172,426 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 169,132 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 169,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements bothside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 166,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 163,728 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 163,723 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 162,219 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 148,433 miles

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

both rear cv gaiters leaking grease slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2018 133,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner & outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner & outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 118,999 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 118,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 109,701 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,373 miles

OSR parking brake low perormance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,367 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,457 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,712 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 64,755 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 64,755 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DN07 VWB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black 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 DN07 VWB, 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 DN07 VWB registered?

DN07 VWB is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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