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M800 TAV

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,037 mi
Last recorded112,037 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 TAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 112,037 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 107,984 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Outer Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 107,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Outer Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 106,034 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leaking from transmission

Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,414 miles

Oversills and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 105,090 miles

oversill and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 103,895 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,507 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 100,507 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,899 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,524 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,960 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,273 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,546 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,584 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 59,510 miles

a.b.s lamp came on briefly

airbag lamp came on briefly

p.a.s lamp came on briefly

some distortion to o/s/r tyre

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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M800 TAV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 M800 TAV, 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 M800 TAV registered?

M800 TAV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2007.

Is M800 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M800 TAV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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