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EF07 XNJ

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,461 mi
Last recorded27,461 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 XNJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 27,461 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 27,118 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 26,292 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 26,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 25,313 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 23,146 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fadded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 21,884 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 20,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 19,763 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 18,448 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 17,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 17,762 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 15,988 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 14,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 10,097 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 8,811 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 XNJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF07 XNJ, 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 EF07 XNJ registered?

EF07 XNJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is EF07 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 XNJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF07 XNJ have outstanding finance?

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