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MF07 NEU

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,878 mi
Last recorded50,878 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 NEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 50,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering lock faulty on dash but lock works.

Timing chain noises.

Pass 16 Oct 2024 45,206 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 38,236 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 34,262 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 34,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,561 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 31,192 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 28,968 miles

slight corrosion inner face of front brake disc

Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,674 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

undertray and engine cover fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 25,172 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,254 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 23,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 21,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,929 miles

***Doesnt register on diesel smoke test (zero smoke) ***

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 4 Apr 2011 16,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,303 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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MF07 NEU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MF07 NEU, 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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MF07 NEU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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