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FP07 WJK

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,450 mi
Last recorded174,450 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 WJK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 174,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 161,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 151,311 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 151,271 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 145,297 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 144,962 miles

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 3 Feb 2022 144,943 miles

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

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

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Feb 2020 139,948 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 139,934 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 131,305 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters, turning white slightly (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 124,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,044 miles

Offside Rear inner sidelight not working

rear tyre treads getting low

tailgate wiring possibly faulty

Fail 22 Feb 2016 117,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear inner sidelight not working

rear tyre treads getting low

tailgate wiring possibly faulty

Pass 25 Feb 2015 107,732 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,385 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 90,053 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,053 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,326 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,766 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,120 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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FP07 WJK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FP07 WJK, 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 FP07 WJK registered?

FP07 WJK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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