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SM07 NYG

2007 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,451 mi
Last recorded144,451 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 NYG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 144,451 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 136,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 132,475 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rattle from flywheel.

Fail 29 Jan 2024 132,475 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rattle from flywheel.

Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at flexi hoses outer protection swollen up. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 127,012 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at flexi hoses outer protection swollen up. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 123,799 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 123,799 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front drop link boots split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 118,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 104,431 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 104,428 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 100,179 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met recommend further inspection

Fail 1 Feb 2019 100,173 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met recommend further inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,359 miles

Offside Front backplate loose

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,987 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,437 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,035 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 64,209 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,609 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,867 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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SM07 NYG is a 2007 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SM07 NYG, 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 SM07 NYG registered?

SM07 NYG is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is SM07 NYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM07 NYG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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