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MT07 DAU

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,424 mi
Last recorded149,424 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT07 DAU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 149,424 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 144,212 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 133,463 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 127,938 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 122,707 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 122,707 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 116,645 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/rear & o/s/rear ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,510 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 108,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bent arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 98,989 miles

all tyres inner/outer sidewalls show splits.

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,767 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Mar 2013 59,469 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 53,757 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 44,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,416 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 37,349 miles

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

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

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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MT07 DAU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol 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 MT07 DAU, 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 MT07 DAU registered?

MT07 DAU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 May 2007.

Is MT07 DAU safe to buy?

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