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GJ57 JGU

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,747 mi
Last recorded117,747 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 JGU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 117,747 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2025 118,175 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 115,166 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 110,388 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2022 101,734 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 101,696 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 94,684 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 84,948 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise inner egde tapered wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle plastic casing damaged but operational

Offside Front tyre wearing out of round

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

engine covers and underfloor trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat belt buckle plastic casing damaged,buckle functional

Pass 9 Nov 2013 51,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front footbrake showing slight imbalance

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on low mark

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,389 miles

EMISSIONS TO LOW TO TEST [THIS IS NOT A FAULT]

Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,752 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,681 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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GJ57 JGU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GJ57 JGU, 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

How do I check the history of GJ57 JGU?

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What year was GJ57 JGU registered?

GJ57 JGU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2007.

Is GJ57 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ57 JGU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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