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JG06 LEV

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,069 mi
Last recorded129,069 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG06 LEV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 129,069 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 126,765 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 126,763 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 124,149 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 124,148 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 121,542 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 121,542 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 114,782 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 114,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2020 111,157 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,012 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 5 Feb 2018 100,601 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 100,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,526 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 85,620 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 85,620 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,134 miles

Engine cover fitted, Obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

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

Oil leak

Under trays fitted, Obscuring some under side components.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 80,745 miles

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

Engine cover fitted, Obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

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

Oil leak

Under trays fitted, Obscuring some under side components.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,944 miles

exhaust emissions too clean for the emission tester to read

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,942 miles

exhaust emissions too clean for the emission tester to read

Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,705 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,191 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,575 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 33,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,872 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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JG06 LEV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 JG06 LEV, 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 JG06 LEV registered?

JG06 LEV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 February 2007.

Is JG06 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for JG06 LEV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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