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LJ07 CKN

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,070 mi
Last recorded147,070 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 CKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 147,070 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 144,189 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 144,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 141,606 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 129,033 miles

Engine top cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

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

Various underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 116,594 miles

Engine top cover fitted

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

Plastic engine undertray fitted

Plastic underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 109,386 miles

Engine top cover fitted

Engine undercover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front to rear brake pipe covers fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 99,000 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 95,618 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 92,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,922 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,719 miles

both rear pads are slightly worn,both rear disc's slightly pitted and scored,under trays and engine trays fitted not allowing full inspection, hand brake travel slightly high

Fail 24 Apr 2014 76,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear pads are slightly worn,both rear disc's slightly pitted and scored,under trays and engine trays fitted not allowing full inspection, hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,834 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 64,888 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,444 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 53,424 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,562 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on the edges.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 40,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing thin on the edges.

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 CKN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ07 CKN, 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 CKN registered?

LJ07 CKN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2007.

Is LJ07 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ07 CKN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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