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FN07 XJA

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,249 mi
Last recorded114,249 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 XJA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 114,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 114,193 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Under carriage corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 110,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2024 95,093 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes to flexi hoses swollen under plastic coating on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of nearside front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hose swollen under plastic coating on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms offside and nearside front mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,384 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread areas of offside and nearside front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside inner mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,239 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to limit

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 90,088 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT & REAR (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to limit

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,915 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,808 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 82,236 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,976 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,668 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,878 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,946 miles

Offside Front 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 20 Jan 2014 67,476 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,331 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 60,473 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,473 miles

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 9 Feb 2011 53,975 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,670 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FN07 XJA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FN07 XJA, 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 FN07 XJA registered?

FN07 XJA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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