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FG07 BXV

2007 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,212 mi
Last recorded187,212 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 BXV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 187,212 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 177,941 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 177,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 161,751 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 148,661 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 133,640 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed

Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,011 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 117,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2018 117,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 111,388 miles

Both wiper blades starting to smear windscreen.

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape.

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 111,388 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both wiper blades starting to smear windscreen.

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,382 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,472 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 76,471 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,760 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,772 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,916 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 45,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,875 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 33,869 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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FG07 BXV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG07 BXV, 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 FG07 BXV registered?

FG07 BXV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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