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EJ07 YOG

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,287 mi
Last recorded127,287 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 127,287 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 122,572 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 115,453 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 115,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,042 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 109,041 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 68 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 15 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 100,826 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 100,826 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 88,437 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 88,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split / Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,211 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 82,211 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,291 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 76,291 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 19 Dec 2017 74,937 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,079 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,737 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 63,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 6 Jan 2015 58,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 53,016 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,305 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 37,304 miles

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

tread wearing low on inner edge on o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,770 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 53,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,414 miles

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

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 YOG is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOG, 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 YOG registered?

EJ07 YOG is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is EJ07 YOG safe to buy?

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