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6 JBY

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

160,172 mi
Last recorded160,172 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 JBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 160,172 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 148,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 139,920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 129,095 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,896 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 107,297 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 93,330 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,304 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,816 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,732 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,257 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,859 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,228 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,269 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,517 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 39,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre bald on edges recommend immediate replacement

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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6 JBY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 6 JBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 6 JBY?

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What year was 6 JBY registered?

6 JBY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 2007.

Is 6 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 JBY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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