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FL07 ADZ

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,582 mi
Last recorded201,582 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 ADZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 201,582 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 189,785 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 189,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 2 Sep 2023 179,599 miles

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

Rear Differential Corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2023 179,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Differential Corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 168,855 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 165,133 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 165,103 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 164,633 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 162,469 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 162,469 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 162,380 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Pitted), due for replacement soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides due for replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen chipped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 162,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under covers

Pass 10 Feb 2018 144,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 111,687 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both brake discs wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2016 76,215 miles

damage to the outer sidewall of the nearside front tyre.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 40,015 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,458 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin in centre sections of tread

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,287 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 12,897 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FL07 ADZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL07 ADZ, 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 FL07 ADZ registered?

FL07 ADZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is FL07 ADZ safe to buy?

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