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LF07 FET

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,090 mi
Last recorded123,090 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 FET
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 123,090 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 123,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 117,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 102,358 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 102,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,033 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,068 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 92,674 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 92,674 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 90,384 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 87,949 miles

engine cover/ under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,665 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 84,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 83,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 83,225 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 75,670 miles

near side front tyre slight worn inner edge

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

off side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,151 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 47,212 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 47,212 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,606 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 40,605 miles

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

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

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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LF07 FET is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LF07 FET, 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 LF07 FET registered?

LF07 FET is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is LF07 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF07 FET shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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