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KS07 HKC

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

190,618 mi
Last recorded190,618 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS07 HKC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 190,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 May 2025 186,358 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 May 2025 186,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2024 181,076 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 176,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 171,117 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 164,739 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

o/s park brake efficiency poor

Pass 21 May 2019 151,387 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 151,387 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 140,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 134,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 125,269 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 113,890 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 101,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 89,455 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 74,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 57,905 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 57,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,814 miles

inner edge of both front tyres worn

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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KS07 HKC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 KS07 HKC, 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 KS07 HKC registered?

KS07 HKC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 May 2007.

Is KS07 HKC safe to buy?

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