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GF07 UMK

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,727 mi
Last recorded144,727 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 UMK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 144,727 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 138,136 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 132,206 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 132,206 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 123,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 113,659 miles

rear tyres getting low

under-trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2021 113,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres getting low

under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,959 miles

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both rear starting to perish (5.3.5 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 104,436 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2019 104,436 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2018 96,619 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 6 Sep 2018 96,619 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,450 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,081 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear suspension air bags are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,847 miles

Engine covers preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Rear brake pads getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 39,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,865 miles

rear tyres worn low

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 UMK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

GF07 UMK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 3 May 2007.

Is GF07 UMK safe to buy?

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