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PG07 LMV

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,154 mi
Last recorded148,154 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG07 LMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 148,154 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 139,976 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 132,857 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 125,770 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 116,206 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 105,626 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 105,626 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 105,331 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 103,180 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,204 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,457 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,189 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on limit outer edge cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre worn edges cuts in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,144 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,981 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,877 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,758 miles

off side rear brake pad indecator wire hanging down

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,149 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,497 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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PG07 LMV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel 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 PG07 LMV, 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 PG07 LMV registered?

PG07 LMV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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