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EA07 LNM

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,625 mi
Last recorded136,625 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 LNM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 136,625 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 120,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,430 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 107,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 101,672 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,347 miles

clutch release bearing mechanism

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,918 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,798 miles

front brake pads approaching wear limit

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake just achieves required efficiency

Pass 12 May 2015 72,902 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,210 miles

rear brake pads approaching wear limit

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,998 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,050 miles

advise emissions did not trip machine

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,923 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

emissions did not register

Pass 1 Apr 2010 3,115 miles

diesel analayser could not detect acceleration

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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EA07 LNM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EA07 LNM, 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 EA07 LNM registered?

EA07 LNM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 7 April 2007.

Is EA07 LNM safe to buy?

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