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CU07 UJL

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,208 mi
Last recorded90,208 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 UJL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 90,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,059 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 82,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 82,044 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 72,877 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,070 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,956 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,929 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,531 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,717 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 13,126 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 28 May 2010 13,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre size - 225/50 r17 94w Goodyear Eagle nct5 (rsc)

Fail 28 May 2010 13,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre size - 225/50 r17 94w Goodyear Eagle nct5 (rsc)

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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CU07 UJL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CU07 UJL, 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 CU07 UJL registered?

CU07 UJL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is CU07 UJL safe to buy?

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