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EX07 ZSE

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,119 mi
Last recorded185,119 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 ZSE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 185,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2024 185,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 182,505 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 182,205 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 174,223 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 171,276 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 171,276 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 166,641 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 160,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear number plate light working but dole

Pass 19 Jan 2017 153,570 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 153,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 138,855 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diesel tank moist - not sure if leaking

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 138,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs lipped/worn

diesel tank moist - not sure if leaking

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 116,633 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 93,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,253 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 50,879 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,740 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,143 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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EX07 ZSE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

EX07 ZSE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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