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RL07 MTZ

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

281,602 mi
Last recorded281,602 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL07 MTZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 281,602 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 277,707 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 272,971 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 272,961 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 4 Jan 2018 251,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm - bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - bald inner edge - sidewall cut (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 234,449 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

covers and shields fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 234,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

covers and shields fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 220,870 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut no cords exposed

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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RL07 MTZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL07 MTZ, 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 RL07 MTZ registered?

RL07 MTZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is RL07 MTZ safe to buy?

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