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LB07 FND

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,764 mi
Last recorded187,764 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 FND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 187,764 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 184,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 181,218 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 167,450 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 156,571 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 156,571 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 152,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 152,148 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 83 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 65 (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 133,449 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 133,368 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/R17 (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean, undetected peak

unable to fully inspect some components due to engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 123,877 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 123,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 109,169 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 99,483 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,491 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 70,599 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 70,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,352 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 69,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FND is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LB07 FND, 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 FND registered?

LB07 FND is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 4 August 2007.

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