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AX07 DZK

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,007 mi
Last recorded167,007 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX07 DZK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 167,007 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Apr 2025 162,781 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 158,487 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 153,808 miles

Rear tyres slight wear on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2023 153,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2022 144,955 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 139,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 134,324 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 134,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective main beam reflector distorted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 117,367 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 109,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 103,361 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,800 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 95,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,855 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 82,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,071 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 72,071 miles

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

offside front tyre low on inner and outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,900 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,968 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 55,918 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,464 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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AX07 DZK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AX07 DZK, 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 AX07 DZK registered?

AX07 DZK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 July 2007.

Is AX07 DZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX07 DZK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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