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SW07 TNX

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,419 mi
Last recorded103,419 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 TNX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 103,419 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 92,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 83,306 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,958 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,587 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 50,587 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever broken (4.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended tai;l and fog lamp not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,777 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 41,769 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,527 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 40,526 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor rod detached (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,738 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 39,738 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 37,467 miles

hand brake efficiency only just met. 18%

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2013 29,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,077 miles

diesel emissions not detected

management light on

Pass 26 May 2011 22,443 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 17,391 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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SW07 TNX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 TNX, 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 TNX registered?

SW07 TNX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2007.

Is SW07 TNX safe to buy?

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