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DN07 VWE

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

127,601 mi
Last recorded127,601 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN07 VWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 127,601 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 127,601 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 123,438 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 123,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 118,619 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 110,840 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 110,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 105,159 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 99,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 94,575 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 94,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 145,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 83,679 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 83,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,664 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 78,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 73,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,309 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,610 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Jun 2014 62,610 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,009 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 54,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on

traction control light on

Pass 24 May 2012 45,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2012 45,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 38,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,978 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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DN07 VWE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DN07 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

DN07 VWE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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