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M5 UAR

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,298 mi
Last recorded181,298 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 UAR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 181,298 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 175,381 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2023 170,295 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2022 163,834 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 157,400 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 157,385 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 152,530 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))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 152,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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 4 Sep 2019 148,752 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear alloy repaired by welding

Fail 2 Sep 2019 148,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear alloy repaired by welding

Pass 29 Aug 2018 144,193 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 144,193 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,422 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 132,422 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o s r brakes noisy in operation

Pass 4 Sep 2015 125,825 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges worn advise alignment / geometry check (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 125,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges worn advise alignment / geometry check (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 118,950 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 115,647 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 115,639 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 111,014 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,220 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 23,224 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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M5 UAR is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M5 UAR, 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 M5 UAR registered?

M5 UAR is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is M5 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 UAR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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