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KB07 TGU

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

203,400 mi
Last recorded203,400 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB07 TGU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 203,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate delaminating along upper edge (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 203,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate delaminating along upper edge (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 206,803 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 206,803 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 206,531 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 202,656 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 198,560 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 190,501 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 181,121 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 170,178 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)

both rear outer cv joints leaking grease slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 158,560 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 11 Jun 2011 147,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 120,484 miles

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

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

Near side front seat belt or buckle twisted.

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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KB07 TGU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KB07 TGU, 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 KB07 TGU registered?

KB07 TGU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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