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LK07 TFE

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,363 mi
Last recorded135,363 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK07 TFE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 135,363 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 128,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill wiring insecure

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 128,870 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Side repeater missing both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill wiring insecure

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

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

revrrse lamps not working

Pass 15 May 2017 126,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 126,084 miles

handbrake requires attention. 16% READING

Pass 17 Jun 2016 124,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge + out of shape

Rear Lower suspension arm bushes perished

Under trays fitted difficult inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2016 124,158 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge + out of shape

Rear Lower suspension arm bushes perished

Rear seat base loose

Under trays fitted difficult inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2014 98,863 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 91,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 91,083 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LK07 TFE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LK07 TFE, 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 LK07 TFE registered?

LK07 TFE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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