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HD56 LVH

2007 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,804 mi
Last recorded135,804 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 LVH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 135,804 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 114,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,028 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 111,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,946 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hoses perishing slightly

Fail 11 Dec 2020 99,946 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear brake hoses perishing slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2019 91,373 miles

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

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

both rear brake hoses starting to perish slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,310 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 72,926 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,390 miles

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad indicator disconnected

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 54,924 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,628 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 38,673 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 29,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

emissions result not recorded

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2011 28,437 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,646 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,227 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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HD56 LVH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HD56 LVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HD56 LVH?

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What year was HD56 LVH registered?

HD56 LVH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is HD56 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD56 LVH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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