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KD07 VWL

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,958 mi
Last recorded180,958 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD07 VWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 180,958 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 180,957 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cut on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 165,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 149,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 123,638 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 123,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 117,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 108,677 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 96,378 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,357 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 63,830 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 66,005 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm drops off linkage (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 63,748 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 63,748 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,678 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 48,629 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

UNDERSIDE ENCLOSED

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,070 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 40,070 miles

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

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

underside fully covered

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,394 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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KD07 VWL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

KD07 VWL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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