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FR07 EXD

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,425 mi
Last recorded91,425 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR07 EXD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 91,425 miles

Under Tray Applied

Pass 14 Jul 2025 83,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 83,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 80,528 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9 years old perishing because of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 72,057 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9 years old perishing because of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 114,352 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 69,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,474 miles

Rear both rear tyres are cracking in the water channel

Fail 16 Jul 2020 67,474 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads seem to be below 1.5 mm of brake surface left front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed second layer of rubber is seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear tyres are cracking in the water channel

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-5mm close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and through to second layer and worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and worn 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,953 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,992 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 60,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,623 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,747 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,520 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,413 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,264 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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FR07 EXD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FR07 EXD, 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 FR07 EXD registered?

FR07 EXD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2007.

Is FR07 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR07 EXD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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