2007 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · GD07 AFE
2007 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 182,661 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD07 AFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 182,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD07 AFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 525 (GD07 AFE) between December 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GD07 AFE Mileage History
- 15/12/2021167,242 mi
- 29/11/2022176,124 mi+8,882 mi
- 30/11/2022176,132 mi+8 mi
- 02/02/2024178,718 mi+2,586 mi
- 14/04/2025182,661 mi+3,943 mi
Average of roughly 4,631 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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