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V6 MDU

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,211 mi
Last recorded141,211 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 MDU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 141,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front, inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2025 137,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2024 133,418 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 133,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 128,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 122,611 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 122,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,757 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 115,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 107,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner & outer tread

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

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner tread

Pass 7 Jul 2018 100,075 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both [perished] (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,960 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,829 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3rd brake light (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,617 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,659 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 75,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2013 72,459 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,976 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,088 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,333 miles

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

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

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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V6 MDU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V6 MDU, 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 V6 MDU registered?

V6 MDU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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