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L25 LMF

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

199,906 mi
Last recorded199,906 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 LMF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 199,906 miles

Offside Rear inner suspension arm bush

Fail 3 Mar 2023 199,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear inner suspension arm bush

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 189,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 175,450 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 175,450 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 270,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 270,239 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 162,122 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 162,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 156,551 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 156,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 145,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre low on edge

Fail 25 Jul 2016 145,981 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre low on edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 137,460 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 136,793 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

gearbox slight oil leak.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 130,615 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 130,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 123,358 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 123,331 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 99,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,336 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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L25 LMF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L25 LMF, 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 L25 LMF registered?

L25 LMF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is L25 LMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 LMF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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