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BJ07 EGU

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,090 mi
Last recorded154,090 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 EGU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 154,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 153,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust fumes under bonnet.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 152,814 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components, side skirts fitted too.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,694 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 150,499 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre inner side walls perishing/cracking/splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 149,620 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 148,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 148,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 147,268 miles

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

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

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

e m l light on dash.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 145,144 miles

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inside edge

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 141,094 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 121,181 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 121,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 102,772 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 88,057 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,030 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,464 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 62,464 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,489 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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BJ07 EGU 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 80%.

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 BJ07 EGU, 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

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What year was BJ07 EGU registered?

BJ07 EGU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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