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EA07 UMJ

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

225,488 mi
Last recorded225,488 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 UMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 225,488 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 215,778 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 203,990 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 186,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 172,549 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 168,292 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2019 167,258 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 164,971 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres worn

Fail 13 Nov 2018 164,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres worn

Pass 30 Oct 2017 159,855 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 153,806 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 148,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 142,978 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 142,172 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 142,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 136,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 131,003 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 129,713 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 129,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 95,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EA07 UMJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EA07 UMJ, 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 EA07 UMJ registered?

EA07 UMJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is EA07 UMJ safe to buy?

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