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LJ07 FPY

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,786 mi
Last recorded109,786 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 109,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 95,651 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 95,651 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 80,003 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake hose worn

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 72,262 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 72,262 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear park in yelow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,901 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 68,901 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,457 miles

Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leaks

Pass 13 May 2015 58,794 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front suspension arm bushes split

Pass 9 May 2014 57,632 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 55,961 miles

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

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

Rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2012 54,399 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 51,503 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 44,138 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 FPY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FPY, 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 FPY registered?

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

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