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LJ07 FPT

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,904 mi
Last recorded144,904 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 FPT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 144,904 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 140,525 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 140,525 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 136,240 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 136,240 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 131,021 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 125,888 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 122,410 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,510 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 107,837 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,140 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 95,139 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,888 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,291 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 77,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,639 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,260 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,882 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,753 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,838 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 FPT is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FPT, 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 FPT registered?

LJ07 FPT is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is LJ07 FPT safe to buy?

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