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GJ07 DVO

2007 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,029 mi
Last recorded190,029 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 DVO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 190,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror cover broken

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 190,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror cover broken

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 172,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 150,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 146,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 222,010 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 133,981 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 123,113 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 118,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly deteriorated.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 118,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,533 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 93,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,932 miles

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2014 88,932 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,885 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low (3MM)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 81,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Both rear tyres starting to wear low (3MM)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,742 miles

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,187 miles

front pads 70% worn

Fail 30 Sep 2010 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads 70% worn

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 1mm inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,098 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

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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GJ07 DVO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ07 DVO, 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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GJ07 DVO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2007.

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