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MW07 XDU

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,179 mi
Last recorded164,179 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 XDU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 164,179 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 157,880 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 157,858 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 146,258 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Jan 2015 138,010 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 119,717 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 104,432 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

neraside rear outer cv boot seeping

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,752 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 78,319 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,612 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 XDU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XDU, 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 MW07 XDU registered?

MW07 XDU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2007.

Is MW07 XDU safe to buy?

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