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H111 SON

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,294 mi
Last recorded149,294 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH111 SON
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 149,294 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 149,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 148,737 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 142,935 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 142,931 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 141,753 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 141,274 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 130,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 122,502 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs slight wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall no cords/ply exposed at time small cut inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint casing corrosion omitting minor grease

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Rear tyres stepping /uneven inner tread may cause noise

park brake efficiency 17% only just met it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 22 May 2018 122,502 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs slight wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall no cords/ply exposed at time small cut inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint casing corrosion omitting minor grease

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Rear tyres stepping /uneven inner tread may cause noise

park brake efficiency 17% only just met it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 May 2017 116,065 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 116,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 109,679 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 103,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 103,142 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 92,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,716 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 84,712 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 75,494 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 65,944 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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H111 SON is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H111 SON, 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 H111 SON registered?

H111 SON is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2007.

Is H111 SON safe to buy?

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