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HD07 SHX

2007 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,996 mi
Last recorded171,996 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD07 SHX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 171,996 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 171,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 164,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 152,221 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 152,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 140,033 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 132,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 124,514 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 124,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 120,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 116,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,675 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 101,060 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2017 101,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,628 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,830 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,938 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,547 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 47,539 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,029 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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HD07 SHX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HD07 SHX, 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 HD07 SHX registered?

HD07 SHX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 6 August 2007.

Is HD07 SHX safe to buy?

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