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G16 TSB

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

198,184 mi
Last recorded198,184 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 TSB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 198,184 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 192,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 184,378 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 176,706 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads lower than outers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 176,702 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads lower than outers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 165,312 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 165,310 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking cooling pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 163,565 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 154,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 141,062 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 141,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 130,490 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 130,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2017 114,558 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 114,558 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 101,198 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 101,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,159 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,234 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 66,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,886 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,378 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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G16 TSB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G16 TSB, 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.

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What year was G16 TSB registered?

G16 TSB is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is G16 TSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 TSB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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