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FV56 XHD

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,670 mi
Last recorded182,670 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 XHD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 182,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 178,260 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2023 178,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 160,577 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 160,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 154,692 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 148,568 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle restricting the of some testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2015 146,143 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 145,273 miles

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

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 28 Jun 2013 135,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 125,651 miles

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

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)

n/s/r tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 17 May 2011 110,388 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2010 93,842 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 93,842 miles

Offside 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)

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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FV56 XHD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV56 XHD, 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 FV56 XHD registered?

FV56 XHD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 February 2007.

Is FV56 XHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 XHD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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