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BH52 ATH

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,592 mi
Last recorded68,592 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH52 ATH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 68,437 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 67,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 67,085 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 65,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 65,057 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 63,518 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,541 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 54,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,824 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 47,077 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,705 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 25,986 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,647 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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BH52 ATH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BH52 ATH, 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 BH52 ATH registered?

BH52 ATH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is BH52 ATH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH52 ATH shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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