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LA07 NRZ

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,350 mi
Last recorded212,350 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 NRZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 212,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 199,801 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 172,555 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 172,555 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 194,480 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jul 2018 194,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2017 191,287 miles

Front Tyre's worn both sides

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-Tray cover fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 176,179 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 172,250 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 169,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 165,470 miles

nearside front nearside rear tyres small cuts

Fail 3 Aug 2013 165,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres cut outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2012 152,656 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 152,656 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 141,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 131,927 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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LA07 NRZ 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 75%.

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 LA07 NRZ, 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 LA07 NRZ registered?

LA07 NRZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is LA07 NRZ safe to buy?

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