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GH05 TTH

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,029 mi
Last recorded129,029 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH05 TTH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 129,029 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 117,063 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 107,109 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 105,926 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 103,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 100,427 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint cover weeping (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,494 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,335 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,795 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 76,747 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,640 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,280 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 52,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,860 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 35,967 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 18,908 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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GH05 TTH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GH05 TTH, 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 GH05 TTH registered?

GH05 TTH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 December 2007.

Is GH05 TTH safe to buy?

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