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LB07 FMA

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,785 mi
Last recorded105,785 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 FMA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 105,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,208 miles

Both outer Constant Velocity joints slight leak through casing.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,351 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 81,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,174 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,504 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 58,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,750 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,587 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

floor and engine under shields fitted

front number plate discoloured

Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,623 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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LB07 FMA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LB07 FMA, 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 LB07 FMA registered?

LB07 FMA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 July 2007.

Is LB07 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB07 FMA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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