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VE07 XHC

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

207,750 mi
Last recorded207,750 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 XHC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 207,750 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 200,802 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 196,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 193,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 190,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 188,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 186,980 miles

covers fitted & undertray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2019 185,031 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 183,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under-tray fitted, evidence of oil leak on tray

Pass 6 Oct 2017 171,592 miles

Rear inner brake pads worn thin but unable to see properly to fully inspect

undercovers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 171,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear inner brake pads worn thin but unable to see properly to fully inspect

undercovers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 168,104 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 168,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 161,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 141,890 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undetected peak no emissions printout

Pass 23 Nov 2012 121,122 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 99,485 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 77,570 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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VE07 XHC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VE07 XHC, 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 VE07 XHC registered?

VE07 XHC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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