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RY07 KYN

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

325,639 mi
Last recorded325,639 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 KYN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 325,639 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit

nearside rear jacking point damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2024 313,136 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 286,966 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 255,820 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))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 225,472 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 199,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 176,212 miles

Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing full View Of Testable Components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 168,513 miles

underside sill and engine bay covers fitted not allowing full view of some testable components

Fail 16 Oct 2018 168,500 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))

underside sill and engine bay covers fitted not allowing full view of some testable components

Pass 25 Sep 2017 162,441 miles

engine bay, underside and sill covers fitted not allowing full view

Fail 20 Sep 2017 162,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine bay, underside and sill covers fitted not allowing full view

Pass 21 Oct 2016 156,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 156,229 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 156,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 142,916 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 129,539 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 111,059 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,881 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 89,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,976 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 KYN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RY07 KYN, 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 KYN registered?

RY07 KYN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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