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DR07 EWP

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,198 mi
Last recorded144,198 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR07 EWP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 144,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 142,574 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 139,315 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 136,262 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 133,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 131,519 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 131,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 130,402 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 126,204 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 121,759 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 118,114 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 115,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,901 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,853 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 97,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,698 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 91,698 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,496 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,109 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres bald on inner edge

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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DR07 EWP is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DR07 EWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DR07 EWP registered?

DR07 EWP is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 12 July 2007.

Is DR07 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR07 EWP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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