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T8 FRK

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,622 mi
Last recorded99,622 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 FRK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 99,622 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 9 Jan 2025 94,045 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 86,001 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 78,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed chafed / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has a small nick (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light on-op

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed chafed / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s slight lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2023 78,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed chafed / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has a small nick (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light on-op

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed chafed / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s slight lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Offside front wheel fitted with a non-runflat tyre, unlikely the other 3 wheels. Recommend replacing with a runflat tyre

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 72,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Offside front wheel fitted with a non-runflat tyre, unlikely the other 3 wheels. Recommend replacing with a runflat tyre

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 66,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 63,828 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 59,380 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 59,379 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 57,026 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

loose steering wheel cover removed prior to test

Fail 14 Dec 2016 54,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

loose steering wheel cover removed prior to test

Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,652 miles

engine and sills covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle smoke emmisions so clean they did not register on smoke tester

Pass 14 Dec 2013 43,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,460 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 40,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osf tyre out of shape and splitting

Pass 23 May 2012 36,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edge

Pass 11 May 2011 29,406 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 23,263 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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T8 FRK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T8 FRK, 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 T8 FRK registered?

T8 FRK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is T8 FRK safe to buy?

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