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XO07 NEX

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

257,974 mi
Last recorded257,974 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO07 NEX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 257,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Apr 2023 257,944 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2021 245,784 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( rear arm ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake travel nearing limit

rear nearside parking brake performance deteriorating

slight wear / play forming in rear nearside suspension bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2020 235,530 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Nov 2020 235,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 May 2019 220,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slighty lower effort nearside parking brake

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 205,332 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 188,292 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake travel nearing limit

slight knocking in steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2017 188,072 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake travel nearing limit

slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2016 169,396 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2015 149,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear offside tyre cut in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2014 131,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 115,520 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,459 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,563 miles

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre wearing low inner section.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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XO07 NEX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc 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 XO07 NEX, 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 XO07 NEX registered?

XO07 NEX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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