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KJ07 AHY

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

327,630 mi
Last recorded327,630 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 AHY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 327,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2022 184,393 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2021 177,367 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2021 177,367 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour On dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 171,602 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 163,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 156,124 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 153,479 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 149,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Parking brake just passed

Pass 25 Mar 2015 143,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 130,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2013 118,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 108,670 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 108,551 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 96,529 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 81,391 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 81,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KJ07 AHY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KJ07 AHY, 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 KJ07 AHY registered?

KJ07 AHY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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