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EJ07 LBL

2007 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,994 mi
Last recorded49,994 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 LBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 49,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water in the headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 49,212 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 48,635 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 48,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,026 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,843 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 47,830 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 47,830 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,480 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,243 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 47,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,844 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,550 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of wear and corroded on the inner surface

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 46,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 45,349 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,945 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 43,650 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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EJ07 LBL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EJ07 LBL, 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 EJ07 LBL registered?

EJ07 LBL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2007.

Is EJ07 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ07 LBL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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