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MH07 DFU

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,833 mi
Last recorded156,833 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH07 DFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 156,833 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 149,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside compoenets

Pass 4 Nov 2021 138,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All *4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2021 138,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All *4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 135,570 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 125,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 119,591 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 114,214 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 111,788 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,779 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 81,779 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,967 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,197 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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MH07 DFU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MH07 DFU, 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 MH07 DFU registered?

MH07 DFU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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