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TF07 GFL

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,351 mi
Last recorded149,351 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF07 GFL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 149,351 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 144,251 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 144,251 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 137,534 miles

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 23 Sep 2023 137,516 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

engine oil level low

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 30 Sep 2022 131,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 124,179 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 119,600 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,833 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 114,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 108,507 miles

n/s/r tyre on min legal limit

Pass 24 Jul 2017 101,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 101,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,702 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Offside Front (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 96,702 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both Front Side Lights (1.1.A.3b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Offside Front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 91,012 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 91,012 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,501 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 81,501 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,594 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,271 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 63,269 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,230 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)

Pass 20 May 2010 42,177 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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TF07 GFL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TF07 GFL, 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 TF07 GFL registered?

TF07 GFL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2007.

Is TF07 GFL safe to buy?

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