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MW07 XAY

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

173,097 mi
Last recorded173,097 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 XAY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 173,097 miles

* Covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 159,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre beginning to wear low on inside shoulder

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 153,270 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 145,239 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 134,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer drive shaft boots slight grease leakage

Pass 2 Nov 2020 126,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight grease around rear drive shaft outer boots

very slight noise turning the n/s/r wheel

Fail 28 Oct 2020 126,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight grease around rear drive shaft outer boots

very slight noise turning the n/s/r wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2019 113,442 miles

grease leakage from o/s/r drive shaft

rust ingress on n/s/r brake disc

Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drive shaft joint - weep

Fail 22 Oct 2018 108,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drive shaft joint - weep

Pass 23 Oct 2017 103,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe - starting to corrode

Pass 21 Nov 2016 97,437 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 88,072 miles

Nearside Front inner edge

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,292 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 19 Dec 2013 75,213 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2013 67,061 miles

lower covers

sill covers

Fail 20 Apr 2013 67,061 miles

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

lower covers

sill covers

Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,347 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,609 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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MW07 XAY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 MW07 XAY, 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 MW07 XAY registered?

MW07 XAY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2007.

Is MW07 XAY safe to buy?

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