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GF07 FHC

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

186,141 mi
Last recorded186,141 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 FHC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 186,141 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 176,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 169,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing around inner tread 225/50/17

Pass 1 Dec 2022 162,429 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 154,845 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 148,670 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 142,418 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 142,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 133,513 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 124,712 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting close to legal limit.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 110,245 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 101,933 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,571 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 97,570 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 92,035 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 72,948 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 57,057 miles

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

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 12 May 2012 57,057 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,468 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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GF07 FHC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 GF07 FHC, 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 GF07 FHC registered?

GF07 FHC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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