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FG07 GNX

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,099 mi
Last recorded196,099 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 GNX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 196,099 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both centre arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 187,284 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 175,563 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 168,540 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 161,445 miles

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

travel to hand brake

Fail 20 Oct 2020 161,445 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail was fouling (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

travel to hand brake

Pass 3 May 2019 149,025 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 149,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 141,554 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 141,554 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 131,919 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 121,420 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 109,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 99,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 88,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 78,603 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,287 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,553 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 GNX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG07 GNX, 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 FG07 GNX registered?

FG07 GNX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is FG07 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG07 GNX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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