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KW07 HLA

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,674 mi
Last recorded186,674 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW07 HLA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 186,674 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 178,865 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 176,279 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 173,564 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 173,564 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 168,601 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 168,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 162,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 162,044 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working osr (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 150,843 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 142,629 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 138,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 134,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 125,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stonechip in front number plate

Pass 25 May 2011 98,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,297 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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KW07 HLA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KW07 HLA, 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 KW07 HLA registered?

KW07 HLA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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