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K30 JVW

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,525 mi
Last recorded184,525 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 JVW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 184,525 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 181,730 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 175,755 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 168,415 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH REAR DETERIORATED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 161,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 151,174 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 151,166 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 145,682 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 145,667 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 133,208 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 133,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 123,310 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of parts

Pass 4 Sep 2014 113,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 94,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 67,316 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,483 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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K30 JVW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 K30 JVW, 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

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What year was K30 JVW registered?

K30 JVW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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