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LEZ 5936

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,012 mi
Last recorded136,012 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 5936
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 136,012 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2024 129,550 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 127,610 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,811 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,294 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear parking brake effort lower than offside, advise inspection/repair

Pass 10 Jan 2020 120,223 miles

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

Nearside parking brake becoming lazy

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 105,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,898 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 99,896 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,021 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 95,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,103 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

minor damage wheel rims.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 73,494 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

minor damage wheel rims.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear tyre sidewall.

minor damage wheel rims.

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,039 miles

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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LEZ 5936 is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LEZ 5936, 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 LEZ 5936 registered?

LEZ 5936 is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is LEZ 5936 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEZ 5936 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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