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BX07 JZL

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,317 mi
Last recorded103,317 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 JZL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 103,317 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 97,016 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 95,318 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,364 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 94,364 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,653 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,500 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 87,500 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 83,355 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2017 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,240 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,510 miles

parking sensor warning lamp illuminated on dash board

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on front windscreen wiper blades.Slight damage on nearside rear seat belt cover on catch still working as intended.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside and nearside front tyres inner edges close to ply/cords

Fail 21 Aug 2012 43,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,488 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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BX07 JZL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX07 JZL, 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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BX07 JZL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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