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FL07 XTF

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,856 mi
Last recorded117,856 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 XTF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 117,856 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 117,224 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 117,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 112,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 104,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 95,961 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,130 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake just met requirements may require adjustment / repair

Fail 11 Aug 2020 91,129 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake just met requirements may require adjustment / repair

Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,171 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 83,149 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,352 miles

Under body of vehicle is wet, can't check for leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,873 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,427 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 55,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,272 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 43,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,665 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,810 miles

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

exhaust emissions too clean for tester to read

Fail 29 Mar 2010 24,757 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust emissions too clean for tester to read

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 XTF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

FL07 XTF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is FL07 XTF safe to buy?

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