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BV07 BJO

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

181,736 mi
Last recorded181,736 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 BJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 181,736 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 181,697 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 175,004 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 175,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 164,689 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 157,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 149,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 143,911 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 143,911 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 139,269 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 127,287 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 127,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 110,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 103,317 miles

front number plate delaminating

Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,048 miles

Advise front brake pads worn

Advise front brake disc's worn

Advise front number plate poor condition

Advise rear tyres worn approx 3mm at centre of tread

Fail 30 Apr 2015 97,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise front brake disc's worn

Advise front brake pads worn

Advise front number plate poor condition

Advise rear tyres worn approx 3mm at centre of tread

Pass 1 Apr 2014 89,264 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,845 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 81,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 74,612 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 74,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,045 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,397 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,509 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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BV07 BJO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BV07 BJO, 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 BV07 BJO registered?

BV07 BJO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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