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UKZ 5086

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,972 mi
Last recorded175,972 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 5086
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 175,972 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

low fuel light on

oil level low

Pass 5 Feb 2024 167,227 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 166,623 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 158,617 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 156,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2nd skin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 148,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot starting to weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Ouer Cv gaitor starting to weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 143,204 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 143,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 135,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge 245/35/19 93 Y Dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 275/30/19 96 YDunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 129,713 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 122,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,557 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r

N/s/f tyre side wall damaged but not cords showing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 102,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has slice to inner sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,396 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 60,707 miles

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.

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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UKZ 5086 is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKZ 5086, 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 UKZ 5086 registered?

UKZ 5086 is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 2007.

Is UKZ 5086 safe to buy?

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