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LJ07 FSA

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,074 mi
Last recorded143,074 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 143,074 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 143,062 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 139,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 135,076 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 132,268 miles

Front stone chip wind screen

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 132,268 miles

Front stone chip wind screen

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 128,111 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 122,904 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 12,286 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/4018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,824 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,753 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 89,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edge

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,312 miles

o/s headlamp washer is not working

Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,755 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,456 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,309 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 41,309 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FSA 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 75%.

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 FSA, 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 FSA registered?

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

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