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EJ07 LCX

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,739 mi
Last recorded118,739 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 LCX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 118,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

auxiliary belt appears to running of edge of tensioner

Pass 3 Jun 2021 114,693 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 114,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 112,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,355 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 101,913 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 95,812 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,557 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,750 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 76,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,255 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,076 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,827 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 43,521 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,777 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 LCX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

EJ07 LCX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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