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PL07 SGV

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,514 mi
Last recorded161,514 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 SGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 161,514 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 156,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 156,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 147,430 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 147,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 145,540 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 145,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 141,009 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 133,121 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 133,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse light inoperative

Pass 6 Feb 2020 122,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 122,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 105,486 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,269 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 86,269 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,723 miles

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

Rear tyres worn near to wear bars

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,877 miles

all tyres wearing uneven

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,110 miles

Engine oil level was too low to carry out emissions test safely, topped up engine oil (PRS)

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 20 May 2011 22,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,732 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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PL07 SGV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PL07 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

PL07 SGV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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