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MA07 WCL

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,583 mi
Last recorded101,583 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 WCL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,583 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 925,778 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in the offside of the steering rack and pinion. (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 92,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in the offside of the steering rack and pinion. (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,648 miles

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

engine management light displayed

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the edges

Fail 18 Sep 2015 84,523 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light displayed

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 20 Sep 2014 68,966 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,294 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,848 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 41,268 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 29,742 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 29,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,857 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 WCL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

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

Is MA07 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA07 WCL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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