MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracked in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracked in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine/brake pipe cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine/brake pipe cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover and under tray fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW07 LWM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?
SW07 LWM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2007.
Is SW07 LWM safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW07 LWM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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