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EK07 ELX

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,092 mi
Last recorded118,092 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 ELX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 118,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (no cords visible) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 118,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 117,274 miles

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

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

VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING MANUFACTURERS SAFETY RECALL

Pass 22 Feb 2018 115,677 miles

Exhaust smoke emissions tested but too low to register result on smoke meter

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 115,677 miles

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

Exhaust smoke emissions tested but too low to register result on smoke meter

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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 7 Mar 2017 111,578 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 104,467 miles

Exhaust smoke emission limits too low to register result on smoke meter

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,109 miles

Exhaust smoke emissions too low to register on DSM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,729 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,824 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,169 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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EK07 ELX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK07 ELX, 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 EK07 ELX registered?

EK07 ELX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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The MOT history for EK07 ELX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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