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HG05 LEY

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

193,907 mi
Last recorded193,907 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 LEY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 193,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 175,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 164,457 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (both sides) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 149,056 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 129,388 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/f shockers damp

o/s/f tyre inner side wall worn

service lights on

stone chip in window screen

Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front and rear tyre wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

strong smell of exhaust fume from under the bonnet

Fail 20 Apr 2018 123,347 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front and rear tyre wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

strong smell of exhaust fume from under the bonnet

Pass 19 Apr 2017 118,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 111,620 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 110,255 miles

EMLlamp on

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

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

front wiper slightly poor

Pass 6 Jun 2014 90,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil light illuminated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 88,591 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,575 miles

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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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HG05 LEY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HG05 LEY, 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 HG05 LEY registered?

HG05 LEY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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