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LC07 XAV

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,526 mi
Last recorded106,526 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 XAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 106,526 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,756 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,927 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,557 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 83,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,012 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,789 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 74,789 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,188 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 67,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,095 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,986 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,771 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear around outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,676 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,835 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 20,067 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 20,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2010 13,296 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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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LC07 XAV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LC07 XAV, 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 LC07 XAV registered?

LC07 XAV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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