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PIW 5200

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,181 mi
Last recorded122,181 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 5200
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 122,181 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 117,851 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 113,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,307 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 99,614 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,252 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 93,688 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 87,261 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 80,906 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,157 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,098 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 54,972 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,266 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,643 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,268 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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PIW 5200 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 94.1%.

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 PIW 5200, 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 PIW 5200 registered?

PIW 5200 is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is PIW 5200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIW 5200 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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