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KH07 NWA

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

221,674 mi
Last recorded221,674 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH07 NWA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 221,674 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 221,659 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 216,198 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2024 214,395 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 203,471 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 203,285 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 198,077 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 324,081 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 323,742 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 288,911 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 288,911 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 269,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge "just passed the MOT test" (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 269,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge "just passed the MOT test" (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 220,045 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 120,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides dust cover damage (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 120,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides dust cover damage (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 100,488 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,949 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 28 Jun 2011 60,488 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,902 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 NWA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 NWA, 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 NWA registered?

KH07 NWA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2007.

Is KH07 NWA safe to buy?

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