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LD07 LUJ

2007 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,185 mi
Last recorded158,185 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD07 LUJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2025 158,185 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly dtc (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inside twice (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads worn

parking brake effort low

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 16 Aug 2024 151,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 143,872 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 143,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 141,155 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 136,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 129,299 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 120,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 115,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 112,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,361 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 104,361 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 94,326 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,072 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,277 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2013 72,277 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,956 miles

Off side front parking light warning on intermittantly

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 24 Mar 2011 47,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front parking light warning on intermittantly

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,991 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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LD07 LUJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LD07 LUJ, 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 LD07 LUJ registered?

LD07 LUJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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