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KB07 TKA

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,772 mi
Last recorded196,772 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 196,772 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 190,978 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 190,978 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 179,902 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 162,795 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 162,792 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 156,515 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 147,101 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 136,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 115,276 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 102,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,045 miles

Clutch pedel rubber missing.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,962 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 6 Jun 2011 53,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,826 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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 TKA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TKA, 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 KB07 TKA registered?

KB07 TKA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is KB07 TKA safe to buy?

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