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WM07 HBB

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,483 mi
Last recorded213,483 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM07 HBB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 213,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 201,702 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 197,463 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 197,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 192,931 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 188,509 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 182,905 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 165,391 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 165,391 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 151,507 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 151,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 134,355 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 134,355 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 121,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 121,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,687 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 91,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 91,189 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 83,227 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 76,660 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,756 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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WM07 HBB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM07 HBB, 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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What year was WM07 HBB registered?

WM07 HBB is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 July 2007.

Is WM07 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM07 HBB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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