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L6 BTN

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

179,346 mi
Last recorded179,346 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 BTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 179,346 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 171,329 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 168,177 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 162,856 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 158,395 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 154,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 150,995 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 145,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 140,913 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 136,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 130,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 121,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 107,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 104,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2013 104,174 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,062 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 90,088 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 90,059 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 74,414 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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L6 BTN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L6 BTN, 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 L6 BTN registered?

L6 BTN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is L6 BTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 BTN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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