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DV07 PMX

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

185,965 mi
Last recorded185,965 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 PMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 185,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 185,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 169,658 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 166,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 153,945 miles

Emissions too clean

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 153,921 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 153,915 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 153,911 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 151,919 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 151,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 151,044 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 138,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 131,881 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 131,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 120,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 120,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2014 221,622 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 171,209 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 115,711 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 115,608 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake light illuminated on dash

Pass 12 May 2011 79,574 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 79,482 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 79,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 62,701 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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DV07 PMX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DV07 PMX, 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 DV07 PMX registered?

DV07 PMX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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