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FN07 AYC

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,116 mi
Last recorded56,116 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 AYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 56,116 miles

OS headlamp washer not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 56,106 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

OS headlamp washer not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,235 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,354 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from diff

Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,361 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,397 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,780 miles

nearside front tyre has some slight side wall damage

oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 18 May 2013 34,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre in poor conditon on side walls

oil leak around gearbox area

service light on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear pads worn

restraint warning on

Fail 11 Apr 2012 31,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear pads worn

restraint warning on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,899 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 27,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,809 miles

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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FN07 AYC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN07 AYC, 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 FN07 AYC registered?

FN07 AYC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 2 April 2007.

Is FN07 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN07 AYC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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