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EN07 HRJ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,509 mi
Last recorded182,509 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN07 HRJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 182,509 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 179,321 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one led not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

Offside Front slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 17 Nov 2023 178,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack track rod arm

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front windscreen cracked, not in wiped area

Fail 17 Nov 2023 178,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack track rod arm

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front windscreen cracked, not in wiped area.

Fail 16 Nov 2023 178,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack track rod arm

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front windscreen cracked, not in wiped area.

Pass 11 Oct 2022 175,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front stone chip in front windscreen not in wiped area

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges plus slight perishing in tread area

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

Offside Rear Outer slight weep of grease from driveshaft boot

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

diesel particulate warning lamp on intermittently

Offside Front play in steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2022 175,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front stone chip in front windscreen not in wiped area

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges plus slight perishing in tread area

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

Offside Rear Outer slight weep of grease from driveshaft boot

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

diesel particulate warning lamp on intermittently

Offside Front play in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2021 169,339 miles

Front headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will soon wear through to ply (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will soon wear through to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 165,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft boot has a slight weep of grease

Fail 9 Sep 2020 165,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp lense deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft boot has a slight weep of grease

Pass 30 Aug 2019 161,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rims inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 154,931 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 154,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 148,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 140,895 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 129,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 117,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 114,132 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,708 miles

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges & close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not through to ply

Pass 5 Jun 2013 100,388 miles

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges & close to limit

n/s/r tyre only just on legal limit

o/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not through to ply

Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,999 miles

O/S/R Tyre has small cut in outter wall no cords showing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,044 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,646 miles

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)

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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EN07 HRJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN07 HRJ, 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 EN07 HRJ registered?

EN07 HRJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2007.

Is EN07 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN07 HRJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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