MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front under tray fitted
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire at filler neck tank inlet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside fornt tyre inner is wearing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Crack in front windscreen.
Engine light on dashboard.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Low smoke emitter unable to print results.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Bodywork damage around vehicle.
Brake pad warning light on dashboard,service light on.
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Low smoke emitter unable to print results.
Nails in both rear tyres.
Nails in nearside rear tyre unrepairable.nail in nearside front tyre.
Nearside front tyre close to limit side walls cut.
Offside front tyre 3mm.
Strong advise wheels removed brake inspection.
front,rear brake discs lipped front,rear pads very low.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Bodywork damage around vehicle.
Brake pad warning light on dashboard,service light on.
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Low smoke emitter unable to print results.
Nails in both rear tyres.
Nails in nearside rear tyre unrepairable.nail in nearside front tyre.
Nearside front tyre close to limit side walls cut.
Offside front tyre 3mm.
Strong advise wheels removed brake inspection.
front,rear brake discs lipped front,rear pads very low.
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside rear tyre distortion in tread.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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EK07 OEC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 EK07 OEC, 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 EK07 OEC registered?
EK07 OEC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2007.
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