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LB07 VTA

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,517 mi
Last recorded149,517 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 VTA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 149,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 139,176 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 223,882 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 130,346 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 118,328 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 118,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,544 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage.

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear tyre damage around circumferance of outer shoulder.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 104,413 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,837 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 94,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,535 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,202 miles

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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 VTA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

LB07 VTA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is LB07 VTA safe to buy?

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