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KL07 WJF

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

223,956 mi
Last recorded223,956 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL07 WJF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 223,956 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 222,711 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 218,194 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

EML on dash

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 20 Mar 2023 211,104 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

EML on

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 Tyre worn down to tread wear marker, central treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 198,166 miles

Covers & shield fitted

EMT LIGHT ON DASH

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 198,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Covers & shield fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 185,068 miles

Covers & Shields Fitted

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod End Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on 1.6mm Limit (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS Illuminated

Pass 20 Mar 2020 175,592 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 169,264 miles

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

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

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

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

covers & shields fitted

steering lock warning lamp on

Pass 20 Mar 2018 164,751 miles

covers & shields fitted

chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2018 164,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre stalk missing (5.1.1)

covers & shields fitted

chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2017 159,006 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 145,921 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 145,921 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 129,202 miles

Exhaust system too clean to emit smoke reading.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,625 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 97,000 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 88,039 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 76,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,257 miles

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

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

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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KL07 WJF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KL07 WJF, 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 KL07 WJF registered?

KL07 WJF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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