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WG07 FUB

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,326 mi
Last recorded160,326 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 FUB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 160,326 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 160,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 151,438 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 139,161 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 130,749 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop linkbar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 121,213 miles

slight wear in front pads and discs

Fail 24 Jan 2015 121,213 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

slight wear in front pads and discs

Pass 7 Feb 2014 109,628 miles

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres wearing low on edges (raised tread pattern)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,164 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 93,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,003 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 84,606 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,906 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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WG07 FUB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WG07 FUB, 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 WG07 FUB registered?

WG07 FUB is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is WG07 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG07 FUB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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