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GJ07 XWY

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,974 mi
Last recorded127,974 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 XWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 127,974 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 127,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 120,845 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 112,074 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 100,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper ball joint has play. upper limit of acceptable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear most tie bar has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,450 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Nov 2020 87,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 77,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 72,673 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,950 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted some components not seen

rear brake pads becoming worn and low

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,796 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 52,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,449 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,934 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,528 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,723 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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GJ07 XWY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GJ07 XWY, 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 GJ07 XWY registered?

GJ07 XWY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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