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BJ07 YAW

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,645 mi
Last recorded123,645 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 YAW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 123,645 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 120,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 120,876 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 118,183 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,571 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 115,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 114,429 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 111,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 107,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 102,053 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,078 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 97,078 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 90,588 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 85,032 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 84,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 Runflat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 78,200 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 64,121 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 54,950 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 50,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 48,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 43,518 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 YAW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black 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 BJ07 YAW, 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 YAW registered?

BJ07 YAW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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