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SW07 CKO

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

255,578 mi
Last recorded255,578 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 CKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 255,578 miles

Boot lid cannot be opened from the outside.

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 255,578 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Boot lid cannot be opened from the outside.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 236,571 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 236,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 209,665 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 26 May 2017 209,459 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low discs worn and rusting (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low discs slight wear (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

engine warning light on

Pass 31 May 2016 180,096 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 153,160 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 120,577 miles

tyre pressure sensor light on

Pass 1 Jun 2013 103,660 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 94,046 miles

emissions to clean to get a reading

Fail 22 Dec 2012 94,046 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

emissions to clean to get a reading

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,519 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 86,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,514 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,356 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 43,560 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 43,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SW07 CKO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW07 CKO, 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 SW07 CKO registered?

SW07 CKO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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