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EJ07 WLG

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

202,407 mi
Last recorded202,407 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 WLG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 202,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 201,636 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 200,086 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 200,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 193,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 17,980 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 179,766 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 170,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 160,434 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 160,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 155,838 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 143,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front! (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav mtg ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 143,339 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front! (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav mtg ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 132,634 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test drivers view: sat nav holder removed ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 132,617 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working in conjunction with other rear lights (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front registration plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test drivers view: sat nav holder removed ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 119,175 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 119,175 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 93,711 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,394 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 May 2012 63,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 51,439 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 39,304 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 39,303 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WLG is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJ07 WLG, 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 EJ07 WLG registered?

EJ07 WLG is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 May 2007.

Is EJ07 WLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ07 WLG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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