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J12 WKO

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,837 mi
Last recorded108,837 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 WKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 108,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear arm bushes perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2024 94,016 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light lens missing

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 86,494 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,447 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,639 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,116 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 75,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,496 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 62,228 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,396 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the emission limits were tested and met but the D.S.M could not register the reading

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the emmision limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading

Fail 13 Apr 2012 29,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the emmision limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading

Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,888 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,468 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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J12 WKO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J12 WKO, 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 J12 WKO registered?

J12 WKO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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