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PL07 GKZ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,698 mi
Last recorded166,698 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 GKZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 166,698 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 161,996 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 156,876 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Paring brake requirements only just met lever has little reserve travel

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 153,008 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 153,002 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 149,155 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 145,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 142,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 131,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 119,543 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,258 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 109,258 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 98,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 7 Jul 2014 89,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,370 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,370 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,159 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,377 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,976 miles

front tyres ltd wear& uneven in tread.requires attention

various panel damage around time of test

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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PL07 GKZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PL07 GKZ, 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 PL07 GKZ registered?

PL07 GKZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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The MOT history for PL07 GKZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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