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FH07 EZM

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,688 mi
Last recorded160,688 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 EZM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 160,688 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 160,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 159,914 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 159,914 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 150,768 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 140,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 133,082 miles

all seat belts mouldy

Pass 10 May 2017 120,960 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 120,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 107,897 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 107,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,704 miles

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

covers in engine bay

covers on underside

Pass 1 May 2014 78,632 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,360 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,574 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,868 miles

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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FH07 EZM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FH07 EZM, 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 FH07 EZM registered?

FH07 EZM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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