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B9 REC

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,965 mi
Last recorded52,965 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 REC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 52,965 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 51,895 miles

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

Front Inner disc corroded.

Front power steering, as slight seepage (misting) from reservoir cap.

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

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

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

differential misting of oil.

Pass 5 Apr 2024 50,952 miles

Front Inner Disc corroded

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

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

Rear Differential as light misting of oil

Fail 5 Apr 2024 50,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Disc corroded

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

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

Rear Differential as light misting of oil

Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,063 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,687 miles

Front Disc corroded

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear differential as slight misting of oil

Pass 7 Dec 2020 42,157 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 40,924 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 40,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 36,201 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 36,201 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,781 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 24,384 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,026 miles

Misting of oil around gearbox sump

Rear brake pads wearing thin , approx. 75% worn

Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,994 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 18,259 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 15,896 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 13,669 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 11,710 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 10,200 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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B9 REC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B9 REC, 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 B9 REC registered?

B9 REC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 16 February 2007.

Is B9 REC safe to buy?

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