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EJ07 WZS

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,064 mi
Last recorded176,064 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 WZS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 176,064 miles

undertrays fitted front-rear

Pass 6 Jan 2025 171,961 miles

front to rear under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2023 167,861 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 162,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 158,059 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 153,070 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 2 Jul 2019 145,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 138,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 130,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 124,433 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 124,432 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 116,862 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 116,862 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 104,511 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 88,500 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,971 miles

Both front tyres are wearing very low on the inside edges.

There is a oil leak present from the gearbox area.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,647 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 WZS is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WZS, 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 WZS registered?

EJ07 WZS is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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