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B4 AOV

2007 BMW 525

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,366 mi
Last recorded130,366 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 AOV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 130,366 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 130,366 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 125,338 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 122,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 110,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2021 100,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2020 86,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,127 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full underbody inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,610 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,209 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 57,213 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underbody inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2014 51,576 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,675 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 44,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2012 39,021 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 33,770 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 27,585 miles

emissions too clean to register

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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B4 AOV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 B4 AOV, 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 B4 AOV registered?

B4 AOV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is B4 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 AOV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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