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LJ07 COU

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

202,279 mi
Last recorded202,279 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 COU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 202,279 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at second layer (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake warning light on dash

Fail 7 Mar 2024 202,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at second layer (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake warning light on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2023 196,988 miles

parking brake warning light on

Fail 10 Feb 2023 196,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

parking brake warning light on

Pass 10 Feb 2022 189,952 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm

Pass 11 Feb 2021 183,226 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 171,947 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 171,947 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 159,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is 'Bald' (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is 'Bald' (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 148,131 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 148,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 133,467 miles

Front Both tyresstarting to wear on inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 109,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 91,070 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,342 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 54,503 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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LJ07 COU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 COU, 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 LJ07 COU registered?

LJ07 COU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2007.

Is LJ07 COU safe to buy?

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