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RY07 WEA

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,228 mi
Last recorded155,228 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 WEA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 155,228 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 143,981 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 143,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 128,871 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 114,104 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,568 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 108,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 88,506 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)

Offside Front 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 27 Apr 2016 71,252 miles

Low effort nearside rear park brake

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 4 Apr 2015 67,047 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 63,309 miles

handbrake lever slightly high

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,196 miles

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)

no smoke reading recorded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 41,489 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,424 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)

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

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

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 WEA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WEA, 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 RY07 WEA registered?

RY07 WEA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is RY07 WEA safe to buy?

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