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EN56 MRU

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

178,550 mi
Last recorded178,550 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 MRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 178,550 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 178,412 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s+o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2024 171,804 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s/f + o\s\f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s/r = o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 171,804 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s/f + o\s\f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s/r = o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 171,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s+o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 165,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 165,476 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 159,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 159,363 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 152,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 148,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 146,453 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 141,268 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 139,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 136,531 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 122,718 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 122,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2014 107,237 miles

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 17 May 2013 93,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 71,264 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 53,988 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 53,988 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,895 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,900 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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EN56 MRU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EN56 MRU, 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 EN56 MRU registered?

EN56 MRU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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