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N2 LWE

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

258,738 mi
Last recorded258,738 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 LWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 258,738 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 241,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 220,765 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 220,496 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 207,005 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 169,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 154,838 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres have damage to the sidewalls

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak slight ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 153,426 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 148,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer side wall

Oil leak engine bay area ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 148,271 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer side wall

Oil leak engine bay area ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 140,626 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 131,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 113,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread low on wear blocks

Fail 10 Oct 2012 95,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,509 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,764 miles

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

n/s/front tyre side wall damagae

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,829 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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N2 LWE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N2 LWE, 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 N2 LWE registered?

N2 LWE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is N2 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 LWE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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