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LM07 BEY

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,188 mi
Last recorded156,188 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 BEY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 156,188 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 150,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 142,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 136,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 133,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013

n/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil. front discs minimal wear. o/s front lower suspension ball joint slight play detected. all four tyres close to legal limits. under-tarys & covers fitted.

Fail 6 Aug 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil. front discs minimal wear. o/s front lower suspension ball joint slight play detected. all four tyres close to legal limits. under-tarys & covers fitted.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 189,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 189,071 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 157,365 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 117,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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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LM07 BEY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LM07 BEY, 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 LM07 BEY registered?

LM07 BEY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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