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AX07 KGA

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

283,010 mi
Last recorded283,010 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX07 KGA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 283,010 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 276,604 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 263,029 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 263,029 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 240,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 233,365 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 233,365 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 219,290 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 219,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 206,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 193,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 175,534 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point block missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 175,533 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front stablizer rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point block missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 158,096 miles

N/s and O/s rear lower arm inner bushes seperating but resulting in any movement

Pass 8 Jun 2016 141,909 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 124,906 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 124,906 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 108,418 miles

Rear wiper not working

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

Pass 28 May 2013 91,982 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,794 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,835 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 KGA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 AX07 KGA, 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 AX07 KGA registered?

AX07 KGA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 7 August 2007.

Is AX07 KGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX07 KGA 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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