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L31 ECJ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

214,795 mi
Last recorded214,795 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 ECJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 214,795 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 198,951 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 198,951 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 188,226 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 169,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 151,721 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 151,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 145,489 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 142,884 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 136,450 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 123,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 110,555 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 110,555 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 88,843 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,711 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,266 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,233 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,494 miles

handbrake lever close to maximum travel

Pass 24 May 2010 32,631 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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L31 ECJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 L31 ECJ, 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 L31 ECJ registered?

L31 ECJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2007.

Is L31 ECJ safe to buy?

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