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LB07 NLP

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,325 mi
Last recorded103,325 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 NLP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 103,325 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 96,748 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 96,380 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 92,147 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

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

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,338 miles

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

Offside reverse light not working

Rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 86,337 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside reverse light not working

Rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,955 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside reverse light not working

Fail 26 Oct 2020 82,955 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside reverse light not working

brake pad warning light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 14 Oct 2020 82,945 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,465 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 73,308 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,785 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 65,763 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,637 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,302 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 53,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,720 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 34,720 miles

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,113 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn just on the legal limit!

Offside rear tyre worn just above the legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2010 19,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 NLP is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NLP, 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 LB07 NLP registered?

LB07 NLP is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2007.

Is LB07 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB07 NLP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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