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LJ07 FPV

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,597 mi
Last recorded68,597 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 FPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,597 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 68,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,518 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 43,850 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 43,850 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,079 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,417 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,349 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 25,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,430 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 FPV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

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

Is LJ07 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ07 FPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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