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BJ07 SVY

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

188,462 mi
Last recorded188,462 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 188,462 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2025 188,334 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 182,385 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 169,627 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 164,347 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 157,816 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 152,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexy joint starting to split

Pass 11 Sep 2018 145,381 miles

Rear wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2017 139,116 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 133,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 121,636 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,304 miles

child seat fitted on n/s/r seat

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,491 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,211 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,613 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 31,237 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 SVY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue 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 BJ07 SVY, 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 BJ07 SVY registered?

BJ07 SVY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is BJ07 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 SVY 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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