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EF07 HVP

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,870 mi
Last recorded156,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 HVP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 156,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 156,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 145,206 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS & OS (Grease Weeping From Joint) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 145,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS & OS (Grease Weeping From Joint) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 135,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 128,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 117,249 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 22 Aug 2018 115,708 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 113,267 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL INNER RIMS HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY NEAR LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 9 Aug 2017 113,267 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL INNER RIMS HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY NEAR LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside handbrake reading near minimum requirement

Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,206 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 104,683 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight distortion on both front inner wheel rims

smoke exhaust emissions too low to register

stonechip in windscreen inside zone 'A'

unable to extract rear centre seatbelt

Pass 22 Aug 2013 98,272 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions to clean to get a print out

offside rear number plate light slightly dim

Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,858 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,470 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 73,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,289 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EF07 HVP is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF07 HVP, 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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EF07 HVP is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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