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TF07 RKZ

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,519 mi
Last recorded141,519 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF07 RKZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 141,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 141,137 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective o/s track rod end locking nut damaged (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 136,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 136,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 128,070 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 125,079 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 125,079 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,738 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,402 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 100,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 97,219 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,841 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 92,680 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,701 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on outer edge

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just meets efficiency requirement

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 70,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,453 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,877 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 43,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,853 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,811 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 RKZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol 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 TF07 RKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TF07 RKZ registered?

TF07 RKZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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