2007 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · PK07 URA
2007 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 403,537 km. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 403,537 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PK07 URA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 403,537 km recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PK07 URA Odometer History
- 25/03/2010114,488 mi
- 25/03/2010114,488 mi
- 07/04/2011152,879 mi+38,391 mi
- 29/05/2012159,840 mi+6,961 mi
- 28/05/2013165,622 mi+5,782 mi
- 11/06/2014166,634 mi+1,012 mi
- 12/06/2014166,634 mi
- 30/06/2015170,453 mi+3,819 mi
- 30/06/2016182,692 mi+12,239 mi
- 30/06/2016182,692 mi
- 28/06/2017183,698 mi+1,006 mi
- 03/07/2018184,985 mi+1,287 mi
- 01/07/2019192,134 mi+7,149 mi
- 04/01/2021209,665 mi+17,531 mi
- 05/01/2022346,464 km
- 29/12/2022219,756 mi
- 09/01/2024230,586 mi+10,830 mi
- 09/01/2024230,586 mi
- 13/01/2025384,006 km
- 13/01/2025384,006 km
- 30/01/2026403,537 km+19,531 km
Average of roughly 18,234 km per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
PK07 URA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 525 (PK07 URA) between March 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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