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WW05 MAT

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,549 mi
Last recorded110,549 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWW05 MAT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 110,549 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 110,268 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 107,966 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 102,625 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 102,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 99,633 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,282 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 96,517 miles

high hand brake travel

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,519 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 93,519 miles

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

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

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

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

low engine oil

Pass 4 Dec 2017 89,498 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 83,158 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,200 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,968 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 50,137 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,126 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,106 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)

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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WW05 MAT is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WW05 MAT, 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 WW05 MAT registered?

WW05 MAT is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is WW05 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WW05 MAT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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