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AJ57 NRU

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

196,889 mi
Last recorded196,889 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 NRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 196,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 192,120 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 192,120 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 186,713 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre is distorted also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 181,326 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 176,006 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake leaver has a lot of travel indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 171,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 167,097 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 159,433 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 150,672 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 140,982 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 130,510 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 104,480 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,752 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 74,844 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 59,088 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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AJ57 NRU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 AJ57 NRU, 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 AJ57 NRU registered?

AJ57 NRU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is AJ57 NRU safe to buy?

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