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M6 WMD

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,788 mi
Last recorded77,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 WMD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 77,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 77,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 76,057 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 76,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 72,791 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 69,379 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,960 miles

all brake discs have corroded inner surfaces

Pass 10 Jul 2020 64,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 42,682 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,913 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 20,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 13,210 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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M6 WMD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M6 WMD, 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 M6 WMD registered?

M6 WMD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is M6 WMD safe to buy?

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