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V33 MRD

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,088 mi
Last recorded155,088 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 MRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 155,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2025 154,707 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 144,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 137,350 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 132,892 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 ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 128,454 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 126,434 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 121,719 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 121,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,798 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 115,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,407 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,791 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,091 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,332 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,655 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,673 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,473 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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V33 MRD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 V33 MRD, 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 V33 MRD registered?

V33 MRD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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