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KH07 MUE

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

175,662 mi
Last recorded175,662 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH07 MUE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 175,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 162,459 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 154,875 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 154,875 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 153,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 153,951 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 149,269 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 149,269 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 136,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & wearing on edges/perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges & perishing in tyre tread 225/50/17

Pass 1 Mar 2018 123,624 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,035 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,684 miles

Park brake effort low

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,064 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,064 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

NSR Outer drive shaft joint correded badly and starting to leak grease.

OSR Outer drive shaft joint leaking grease badly.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,942 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 85,920 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front brake discs lipped

Fail 26 Mar 2013 69,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

travel on handbrake lever when pulled on.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

travel on handbrake lever when pulled on.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 51,843 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,322 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 47,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,738 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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KH07 MUE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KH07 MUE, 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 KH07 MUE registered?

KH07 MUE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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The MOT history for KH07 MUE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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