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M33 TGG

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,969 mi
Last recorded158,969 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 TGG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 158,969 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 150,784 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 143,508 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 133,479 miles

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))

front suspension bushes worn

Fail 27 Sep 2022 133,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 20 Sep 2021 126,041 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 126,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 116,426 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 110,579 miles

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

Fail 27 Sep 2018 110,578 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 20 Sep 2017 102,184 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,578 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,487 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,297 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,968 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 47,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,933 miles

off side front tyre has 10mm cut to plys

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 28 Sep 2010 36,724 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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M33 TGG is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M33 TGG, 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 M33 TGG registered?

M33 TGG is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is M33 TGG safe to buy?

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