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EJ51 XXX

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,890 mi
Last recorded198,890 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 XXX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 198,890 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 195,122 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 195,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 183,182 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 170,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 160,039 miles

Offside wiper linkage worn

Fail 24 Feb 2017 160,039 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside wiper linkage worn

Pass 20 Feb 2016 145,192 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 137,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 137,467 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 130,123 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 121,863 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 105,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,908 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,730 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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EJ51 XXX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ51 XXX, 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 EJ51 XXX registered?

EJ51 XXX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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