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KH07 MWC

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,751 mi
Last recorded174,751 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH07 MWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 174,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 169,995 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2020 167,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 13 May 2019 161,723 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 153,782 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 146,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 134,854 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 26 Apr 2016 134,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2015 124,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 124,113 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 115,940 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 115,818 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 106,271 miles

nearside front headlamp misting

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 9 May 2013 106,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2012 95,410 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Apr 2012 95,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 28 May 2011 86,418 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,004 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 71,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 MWC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

KH07 MWC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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