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L9 JBT

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,652 mi
Last recorded84,652 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 JBT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 84,652 miles

sill covers under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2024 81,761 miles

sill covers / under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 79,597 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 76,455 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,252 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,948 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,860 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 69,860 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,199 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 68,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,346 miles

Nearside Front strut has slight sweat

Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,853 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,581 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,244 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 21,021 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 11,480 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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L9 JBT is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L9 JBT, 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 L9 JBT registered?

L9 JBT is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2007.

Is L9 JBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 JBT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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