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PF07 ZUC

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,124 mi
Last recorded165,124 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF07 ZUC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 165,124 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 157,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 150,470 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low on performance

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 145,746 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 138,010 miles

all tyres worn/wearing on edges

Fail 20 Aug 2018 138,010 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))

all tyres worn/wearing on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2017 120,829 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 115,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 24 Jun 2015 109,591 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2014 104,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 96,316 miles

Both rear tyres are worn slightly on inner edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres are on 3mm of tread

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 85,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,857 miles

Both front tyres are worn slightly on both edges

Front wipers starting to smear

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish on tread

Unable to check brake master cylinder, reservoir and fluid level

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,704 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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PF07 ZUC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PF07 ZUC, 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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PF07 ZUC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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