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RN07 RFO

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,379 mi
Last recorded167,379 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN07 RFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 167,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 165,690 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 165,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 158,132 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 149,213 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 149,087 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 140,679 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 140,603 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 131,556 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 122,007 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 117,388 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 110,781 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 103,405 miles

Offside reversing light not working

Fail 24 Jan 2017 103,405 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside reversing light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner and outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,917 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside front bumper slightly coming away from body

Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,414 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,801 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

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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RN07 RFO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RN07 RFO, 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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RN07 RFO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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