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WG07 FVF

2007 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

241,310 mi
Last recorded241,310 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 FVF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 241,310 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 241,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 227,900 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 216,749 miles

Suspect play in offside steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2020 216,746 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspect play in offside steering rack

Pass 18 May 2019 189,997 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 173,580 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 161,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 147,328 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 131,190 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 113,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jun 2013 99,482 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,855 miles

Both rear brake discs lightly scored.

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,523 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,619 miles

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

Fail 23 Apr 2010 67,619 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

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 FVF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WG07 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

WG07 FVF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is WG07 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG07 FVF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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