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J66 GOO

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,051 mi
Last recorded165,051 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 GOO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 165,051 miles

front exhaust flexi appears cracked, not leaking

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2025 165,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front exhaust flexi appears cracked, not leaking

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2024 159,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust support plate corroded

exhaust flange fasteners very poor condition

n/s/r outer cv boot slight grease seepage

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2024 159,359 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

centre exhaust support plate corroded

exhaust flange fasteners very poor condition

n/s/r outer cv boot slight grease seepage

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 153,326 miles

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

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

exhaust flange fasteners badly corroded

n/s/r handbrake low effort

plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake pads appear approx 70% worn

slight grease seepage n/s/r, possibly from wheel bearing or outer cv boot

Fail 23 Nov 2023 153,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust flange fasteners badly corroded

n/s/r handbrake low effort

plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake pads appear approx 70% worn

slight grease seepage n/s/r, possibly from wheel bearing or outer cv boot

Pass 24 Nov 2022 146,321 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 137,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 131,782 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 126,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,558 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 111,308 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 101,616 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 101,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,704 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,750 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,695 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,422 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 31,622 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 31,528 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)

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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J66 GOO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J66 GOO, 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 J66 GOO registered?

J66 GOO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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