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KH07 TVO

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,553 mi
Last recorded109,553 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 109,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 103,153 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,091 miles

Both rear tyre's starting to wear towards centre wear markers

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area under tray fitted hard to see (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm's front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 84,286 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 84,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,373 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,334 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,573 miles

under tray fitted and engine cover

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 67,573 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted and engine cover

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,278 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,161 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register

Fail 15 Mar 2014 40,201 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,327 miles

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 10 Apr 2012 30,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,247 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 30 Apr 2010 19,468 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 TVO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

KH07 TVO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2007.

Is KH07 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH07 TVO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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