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MA07 VTG

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,282 mi
Last recorded168,282 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 VTG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 168,282 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear door and sill slight damaged

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 158,209 miles

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 158,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 149,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 142,247 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 142,218 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 123,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges,advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 123,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges,advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,487 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 114,487 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 106,649 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,219 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 79,702 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,444 miles

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

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,294 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Apr 2011 59,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 59,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,128 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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MA07 VTG is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA07 VTG, 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 MA07 VTG registered?

MA07 VTG is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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