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RY07 CRZ

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,485 mi
Last recorded155,485 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 CRZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 155,485 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 141,665 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 125,867 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 108,359 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 93,347 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 70,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/40R18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 60,670 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 57,913 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 57,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,142 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 45,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FIRESTONE FIREHAWK SZ90 RFT 245/40/R18(93Y)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,271 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 37,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jul 2013 37,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,305 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,984 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 21,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 12,751 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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RY07 CRZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RY07 CRZ, 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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What year was RY07 CRZ registered?

RY07 CRZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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The MOT history for RY07 CRZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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