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F3 JTO

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,565 mi
Last recorded130,565 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 JTO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 130,565 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 121,812 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 113,480 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper front most arm all joint bots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms front bushes parting from arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 105,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes both sides starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front stabiliser arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 101,295 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges 225/50/17

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 95,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 95,458 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (also spring not seated correctly but still secure) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (also spring not seated correctly but still secure) (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S and O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged missing plastic cover (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear handbrake noisy in rollers

Pass 8 May 2019 85,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2018 78,190 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 May 2018 78,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Metal bracket Not secure to suspension (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,090 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,594 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 68,582 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 63,739 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 63,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,584 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 57,546 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,484 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,253 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,233 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 36,233 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,262 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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F3 JTO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F3 JTO, 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 F3 JTO registered?

F3 JTO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is F3 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 JTO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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