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KN07 OLA

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

187,968 mi
Last recorded187,968 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN07 OLA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 187,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 177,255 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 177,104 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 169,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 161,140 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 158,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 149,934 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 149,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 147,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 146,077 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 141,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 135,160 miles

reverse light comes on instead of fog light. reverse light do not come on when in reverse

Fail 3 Sep 2015 135,160 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

reverse light comes on instead of fog light. reverse light do not come on when in reverse

Fail 4 Oct 2014 128,150 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner egde

Pass 4 Oct 2014 128,150 miles

both front tyres worn on inner egde

Pass 15 Jan 2014 109,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,805 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2012 61,110 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 30,955 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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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KN07 OLA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KN07 OLA, 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 KN07 OLA registered?

KN07 OLA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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