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2007 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration SW07LWM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2007
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 12 May 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 167,413 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2026 11 Jun 202629 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,073 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracked in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 153,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracked in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,500 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2024 11 Jun 202613 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,886 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2023 11 Jun 202612 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,450 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2022 11 Jun 202610 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
11 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,448 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2021 11 Jun 202611 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,039 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020 11 Jun 202611 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,674 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Engine/brake pipe cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,674 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine/brake pipe cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,457 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and under tray fitted
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,645 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017 11 Jun 202626 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,985 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202628 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,875 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202629 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,917 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202629 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,917 MI
11 Jun 20261 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,036 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2013 11 Jun 20263 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,949 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,673 MI
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SW07LWM was registered on 2007-07-10
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