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LM07 LAE

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,807 mi
Last recorded167,807 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 LAE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 167,807 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023
Fail 5 Oct 2022 140,097 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 140,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 121,152 miles

Engine/under tray fitted obscuring components

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 121,152 miles

Engine/under tray fitted obscuring components

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,091 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 99,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,882 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,047 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 24 Jul 2017 741,738 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 74,619 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,020 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 68,934 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,839 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,501 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,712 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 34,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 LAE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LM07 LAE, 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.

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What year was LM07 LAE registered?

LM07 LAE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is LM07 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM07 LAE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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