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GL07 JZF

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,218 mi
Last recorded109,218 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 JZF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 109,218 miles

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

under-trays-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2016 109,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

under-trays-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 97,421 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre on wear bands

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f pad wear indicator wire not connected

Fail 28 Aug 2014 94,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f pad wear indicator wire not connected

Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,494 miles

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

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 8 Aug 2012 88,362 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 85,528 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 83,567 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 83,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GL07 JZF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL07 JZF, 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.

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What year was GL07 JZF registered?

GL07 JZF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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