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MV07 KVM

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

225,919 mi
Last recorded225,919 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 KVM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 225,919 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 16 Apr 2024 214,638 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 208,163 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 201,104 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 194,888 miles

suspected air leak on brake servo

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

hand brake performance on limit. 16%

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 12 May 2021 194,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

hand brake performance on limit. 16%

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

suspected air leak on brake servo

Pass 26 Feb 2020 190,087 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hand brake performance poor, 17%

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

rear upper suspension arms boots deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2019 183,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

lower rear suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2018 172,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

smoke meter not triggered on emissions test

Pass 7 Mar 2017 162,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake performance poor . 16%

rear lower suspension arms inner bushes starting to de-bond

Fail 28 Feb 2017 162,612 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake performance poor . 16%

rear lower suspension arms inner bushes starting to de-bond

Pass 4 Mar 2016 153,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play at limit (2.6.2)

hand brake performance poor. 16%

Pass 26 Feb 2015 145,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 135,669 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 130,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 121,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 121,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 112,978 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 103,313 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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MV07 KVM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue 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 MV07 KVM, 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 KVM registered?

MV07 KVM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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