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SM07 NYH

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,826 mi
Last recorded100,826 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 NYH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 100,826 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 100,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,351 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 89,302 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,149 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,065 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 87,065 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,211 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 81,168 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,704 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink upper end starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,627 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 54,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SMEARING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,767 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,431 miles

near side front tyre wall cut but not dangerous

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,154 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 22,143 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

other suspension components not checked due to exessive play in track rod end

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,631 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 18,627 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advice front discs have started to pit

advice rear tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

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 NYH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NYH, 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 SM07 NYH registered?

SM07 NYH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is SM07 NYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM07 NYH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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