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EK07 OEC

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,304 mi
Last recorded182,304 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 OEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 182,304 miles

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))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 182,304 miles

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 163,963 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 152,786 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 147,449 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 147,445 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 142,844 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 138,276 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 133,555 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 133,550 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2015 128,154 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2015 128,154 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,705 miles

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

nearside fornt tyre inner is wearing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,217 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,590 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 79,569 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,382 miles

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.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 64,382 miles

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.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,380 miles

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?

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 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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