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P7 SOM

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,741 mi
Last recorded194,741 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 SOM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 194,741 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2026 193,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2025 172,356 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 172,134 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2023 164,191 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2022 160,973 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2022 160,919 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 160,603 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 144,070 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 134,529 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 128,967 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 128,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 123,135 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 123,123 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre inner wall damaged.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 92,017 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 79,464 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,315 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 45,222 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,706 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,912 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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P7 SOM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P7 SOM, 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

How do I check the history of P7 SOM?

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What year was P7 SOM registered?

P7 SOM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is P7 SOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 SOM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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