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BD07 KPR

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,473 mi
Last recorded147,473 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 KPR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 147,473 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 134,277 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 132,522 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 128,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 128,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arms, forward bushs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 123,230 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,621 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 30 Nov 2020 119,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 26 Oct 2019 116,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 111,402 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 111,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,176 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 105,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,924 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 91,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 85,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,458 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 79,458 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,465 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 73,464 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,034 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre has very bad sidewall damage

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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BD07 KPR is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BD07 KPR, 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 BD07 KPR registered?

BD07 KPR is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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