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AJ07 KVL

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,198 mi
Last recorded174,198 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 KVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 174,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 169,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 161,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 154,385 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 146,079 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 139,734 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 134,039 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 134,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Jul 2018 124,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 124,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 117,860 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 117,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,404 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 107,404 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2015 103,864 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,109 miles

large covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,684 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 KVL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KVL, 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 KVL registered?

AJ07 KVL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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