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LC07 ZKW

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,818 mi
Last recorded148,818 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 ZKW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 148,818 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 148,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 145,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside+nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 137,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 137,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 130,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,899 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 116,078 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2019 115,943 miles

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 104,561 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,626 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 94,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2016 88,036 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 88,036 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,224 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,194 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,143 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre tread slightly perished

Pass 31 May 2012 54,669 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,614 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 May 2011 43,614 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,821 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 32,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 ZKW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 LC07 ZKW, 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 LC07 ZKW registered?

LC07 ZKW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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