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H14 EDH

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,207 mi
Last recorded121,207 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 EDH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 121,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2024 106,398 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 106,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 94,237 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp cracked

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

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

Offside Rear back plate insecure

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

headlight images only just visible both headlights

Fail 15 Nov 2023 94,201 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust clamp cracked

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

headlight images only just visible both headlights

Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,375 miles

Nearside Rear bubble outer sealer advise

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket cracked

rear diff leaking advise

Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,325 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres advise (5.2.3 (e))

n/s roll bar link boot torn advise

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,316 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight kicking advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front back plate corroded advise

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/2 mm advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake just reached requirements advise

undertrays fitted advise

Fail 4 Nov 2020 77,315 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front back plate corroded advise

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/2 mm advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake just reached requirements advise

undertrays fitted advise

Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,034 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,099 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 63,096 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,499 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 55,880 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 51,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 45,513 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,378 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 27,544 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 27,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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H14 EDH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H14 EDH, 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 H14 EDH registered?

H14 EDH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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