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L123 JEA

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,020 mi
Last recorded113,020 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 JEA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 113,020 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arms Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 113,003 miles

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arms Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 100,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 100,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 89,109 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 86,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 84,547 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,370 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 83,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,829 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 81,829 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,246 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 79,246 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 75,376 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 75,376 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,043 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,987 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 60,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 54,414 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 46,635 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 46,635 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 38,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,516 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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L123 JEA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L123 JEA, 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 L123 JEA registered?

L123 JEA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2007.

Is L123 JEA safe to buy?

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