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MV07 KFY

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,844 mi
Last recorded86,844 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 KFY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 86,844 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,795 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively grease leaking from joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 84,281 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively grease leaking from joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2024 84,281 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding niose coming from rear wen brake appleid in rollers (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively grease leaking from joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 84,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 84,197 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 78,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 72,289 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 67,223 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,006 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,933 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 57,852 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,370 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,912 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,814 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,197 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,306 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 20,306 miles

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

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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MV07 KFY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MV07 KFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV07 KFY registered?

MV07 KFY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is MV07 KFY safe to buy?

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