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WF07 VHO

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,250 mi
Last recorded126,250 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF07 VHO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 126,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside handbrake requirements just met

Fail 25 Oct 2022 126,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside handbrake requirements just met

Pass 27 Oct 2021 116,193 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 116,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,910 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))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 108,904 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 14 Oct 2019 103,855 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,703 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 94,531 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 88,181 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,621 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,547 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,192 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,007 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,585 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,922 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,366 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 42,366 miles

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

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

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 VHO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHO, 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 WF07 VHO registered?

WF07 VHO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 2007.

Is WF07 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF07 VHO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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