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EF07 FJO

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,651 mi
Last recorded197,651 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 FJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 197,651 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 197,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 182,106 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 162,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 153,126 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 152,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 144,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 144,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 132,148 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,282 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 112,729 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 112,729 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 107,781 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge tyre wear

Nearside Front inner & outer edge wear

Offside Front inner & outer edge tyre wear

Offside Rear inner edge tyre wear

engine oil leak

wipers smeary but clearing screen

Pass 30 May 2015 101,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 92,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 89,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 87,772 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 87,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 84,870 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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EF07 FJO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EF07 FJO, 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 EF07 FJO registered?

EF07 FJO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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