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KD07 NRN

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,986 mi
Last recorded145,986 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD07 NRN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 145,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 145,860 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Jan 2023 144,956 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 144,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 141,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 139,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 136,221 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 136,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2018 132,226 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 127,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face down to limit marker (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 121,453 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 121,453 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 114,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,719 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 94,719 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,201 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 76,885 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 76,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,080 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,803 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 65,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KD07 NRN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KD07 NRN, 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 KD07 NRN registered?

KD07 NRN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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