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X22 WHO

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,159 mi
Last recorded106,159 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX22 WHO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 106,159 miles

Both rear outer driveshaft gators weeping

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 104,006 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 101,657 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,609 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,954 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 96,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,052 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 95,049 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,601 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 92,601 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,988 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 83,574 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2017 76,881 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 76,881 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 74,344 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,805 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,803 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,400 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,511 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,917 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,277 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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X22 WHO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 X22 WHO, 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 X22 WHO registered?

X22 WHO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 4 October 2007.

Is X22 WHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X22 WHO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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