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WF07 ULD

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,760 mi
Last recorded188,760 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF07 ULD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 188,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 171,009 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 170,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 156,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 133,988 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 117,718 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 117,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning on dash

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,090 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,686 miles

engine cover under trays fittede

Pass 5 Nov 2015 81,904 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front jacking points missing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,170 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,649 miles

Front jacking point anti-slip provisions missing

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 60,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front jacking point anti-slip provisions missing

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

Pass 4 May 2010 29,569 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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WF07 ULD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black 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 WF07 ULD, 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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WF07 ULD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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