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M666 RRS

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,757 mi
Last recorded102,757 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 RRS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 102,757 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 102,731 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine intermittently misfiring at idle and under load when hot. Emissions test aborted, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 100,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 87,757 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bonnet struts defective

n/s park brake a little slower to apply than the o/s

power steering fluid on min mark

side skirts,bellypan and floor covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2023 87,745 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bonnet struts defective

n/s park brake a little slower to apply than the o/s

power steering fluid on min mark

side skirts,bellypan and floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2022 87,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play @ limit at time of test (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s park brake slower to apply than o/s

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,162 miles

side skirts belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,726 miles

most underside components covered

outer sill area covered

parking brake has little reserve travel

under bonnet components covered

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,794 miles

most underside components covered

some under bonnet components covered

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,902 miles

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 1 May 2017 56,271 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres going bald inside tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,686 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 50,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,305 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 45,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,579 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,498 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 41,498 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 36,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,596 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,648 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 22,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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M666 RRS is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M666 RRS, 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 M666 RRS registered?

M666 RRS is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is M666 RRS safe to buy?

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