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KY07 ZUN

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,957 mi
Last recorded140,957 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 ZUN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 140,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 21 May 2026 140,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 30 May 2025 125,993 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 125,990 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 107,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 88,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 75,362 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 73,802 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Anti-roll bar corroded but still secure and intact (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing low approx 5000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres heavily perished and cracked 225/50/17 RFT Budgets fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Rear suspension air bellows perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres heavily perished and cracked 225/50/17 RFT Budgets fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 70,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn 5000m remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 225/50/17 94W R/F Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 225/50/17 94W R/F Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,179 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread pattern

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 65,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 63,652 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint, has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 63,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint, has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,994 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,438 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2013 50,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No emission readings / low emittor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades deteriorating [ smearing ]

Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,259 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,296 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 35,138 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 35,133 miles

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

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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KY07 ZUN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KY07 ZUN, 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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KY07 ZUN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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