MOT Status
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264,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear position light crack
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear shocker bush
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
steering rack havy
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (at calliper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm with big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm with big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm with big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm with big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both front lower front suspension arms big bushes have slight play on pins or bushes
both rear lower suspension arms bushes have slight play on pins or bushes
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
oil level on minimum
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged markings on glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested both headlamps have incompatible light source (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged markings on glass (3.3 (b) (i))
engine cover&under tray fitted
oil on min
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine cover&under tray fitted
oil on min
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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EX07 WPV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 EX07 WPV, 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 EX07 WPV registered?
EX07 WPV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 17 April 2007.
Is EX07 WPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX07 WPV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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