2007 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · LB07 ACZ
2007 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 208,285 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB07 ACZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2024
- 208,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB07 ACZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 525 (LB07 ACZ) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
LB07 ACZ Mileage History
- 29/09/2022177,727 mi
- 28/09/2023190,627 mi+12,900 mi
- 28/09/2023190,627 mi
- 30/09/2024208,285 mi+17,658 mi
Average of roughly 15,242 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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