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J99 PRE

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,378 mi
Last recorded143,378 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 PRE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 143,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 143,051 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 143,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 139,296 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 132,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 124,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,101 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2018 100,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,858 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,744 miles

Engine bay and under side covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,351 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,857 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,166 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to baby seat fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,842 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 28,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,858 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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J99 PRE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue 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 J99 PRE, 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 J99 PRE registered?

J99 PRE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is J99 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 PRE 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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