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EY07 KRU

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,387 mi
Last recorded107,387 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY07 KRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 107,387 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside and nearside mirror glass poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 29 Aug 2025 107,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside and nearside mirror glass poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper poor condition

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 9 Sep 2024 101,173 miles

Nearside & Offside Door mirror Glass Starting to Deteriorate

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Silencer Mount Broken, Still Adequately Supported (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Outer Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 96,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 24 Aug 2022 91,350 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 84,454 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,415 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,750 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover and under-trays fitted

parking brake efficiency uneven

Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,708 miles

handbrake effort uneven

n/s/r tyre at 1.6mm tread depth

o/s door mirror deteriorated

o/s/f tyre edges heavily worn

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,059 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 57,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front pads worn low

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,990 miles

o/s/r driveshaft seal weeping

sills damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,364 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,788 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,710 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside front tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 14 Sep 2011 14,484 miles

Offside rear light lense slightly damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 5,625 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 5,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 28 Jul 2010 5,505 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inop

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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EY07 KRU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY07 KRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY07 KRU registered?

EY07 KRU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 4 July 2007.

Is EY07 KRU safe to buy?

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