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LJ07 FSY

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,049 mi
Last recorded82,049 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 FSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 82,049 miles

Offside Front general front bumper damage

Offside headlamp washer not working / stuck out

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 82,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high headlamp loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front general front bumper damage

Offside headlamp washer not working / stuck out

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 76,264 miles

FRONT TYRE LOW IN INNER EADGE

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

REAR TYRE ON 2.6 TO 3.1 MILL

Pass 28 Dec 2023 72,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 71,041 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,478 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 62,929 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 62,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 55,436 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

windscreen wipers borderline pass

Fail 3 Sep 2018 55,434 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

windscreen wipers borderline pass

Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,090 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,629 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,697 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,081 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,156 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,466 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 35,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 FSY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black 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 FSY, 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 FSY registered?

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

Is LJ07 FSY safe to buy?

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