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AJ07 FRV

2007 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

255,947 mi
Last recorded255,947 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 FRV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 255,947 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 244,938 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking at the worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 244,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all unable to be used due to an obstruction within the socket stopping the electrical contacts to be inserted (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking at the worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 231,923 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 215,653 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 192,315 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 192,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 172,215 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 172,215 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 156,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 132,093 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,232 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,811 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,771 miles

rear tyres 2-2,5mm

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,230 miles

Rear parking park, your vehicle has only just met tthe required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Apr 2013 54,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,698 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,162 miles

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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AJ07 FRV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ07 FRV, 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.

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What year was AJ07 FRV registered?

AJ07 FRV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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