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SV07 VWE

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,720 mi
Last recorded122,720 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 VWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 122,720 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 107,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bottem arm front bush slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bottem arm front bush slight play

front fog lamp insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2018 107,292 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction steering lock light on dash (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bottem arm front bush slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bottem arm front bush slight play

front fog lamp insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,215 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 91,215 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 24 May 2016 83,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 83,192 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

front brake application uneven rate of increase 36% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 57,830 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)

nearside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,502 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 53,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,859 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,662 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,817 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,817 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 29,861 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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SV07 VWE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV07 VWE, 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 SV07 VWE registered?

SV07 VWE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is SV07 VWE safe to buy?

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