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LJ07 CKK

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,145 mi
Last recorded161,145 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 CKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 161,145 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 161,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 144,928 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 132,381 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 121,282 miles

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Fail 25 Oct 2022 121,200 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2021 107,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,127 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 24 Apr 2019 83,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,808 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,774 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,721 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,550 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,837 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,383 miles

front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

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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LJ07 CKK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LJ07 CKK, 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 LJ07 CKK registered?

LJ07 CKK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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The MOT history for LJ07 CKK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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