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SB07 EDU

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,104 mi
Last recorded165,104 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 EDU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 165,104 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 159,426 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 159,426 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 148,127 miles

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

under try covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 145,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 142,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 142,380 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 141,933 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear differential mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 140,336 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 136,535 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 134,520 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 131,499 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 124,521 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 124,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 110,292 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 91,649 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,457 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 91,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 60,213 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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SB07 EDU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SB07 EDU, 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 SB07 EDU registered?

SB07 EDU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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