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E17 LLD

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,533 mi
Last recorded149,533 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 LLD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 149,533 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 134,667 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 134,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2454517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 125,075 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 113,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 101,492 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

n/s front tyres edges worn 245/45/17

Fail 15 Jan 2020 101,492 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s front tyres edges worn 245/45/17

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,583 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,132 miles

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

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

light on dash indicating steering lock fault

Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,060 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel feels slightly rough when rotating.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

both front jacking pads missing.

slight play in o/s of the steering rack.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 82,058 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel feels slightly rough when rotating.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

both front jacking pads missing.

slight play in o/s of the steering rack.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,589 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,810 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 55,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,446 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 46,183 miles

front brake pads below half worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,790 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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E17 LLD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver 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 E17 LLD, 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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E17 LLD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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