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LJ07 MXU

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,359 mi
Last recorded119,359 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 MXU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 119,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 114,208 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,336 miles

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 100,630 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 100,628 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 94,248 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 91,964 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,200 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 82,212 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,475 miles

Centre Rear oil leak diff/seal

both front tyres has pershing cracks

Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,605 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Centre Rear oil leak - diff/seal on to exhaust

Fail 24 Aug 2016 72,593 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf & osf - drop/links (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush control/lower arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Centre Rear oil leak - diff/seal on to exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2015 62,382 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,053 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 56,053 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,430 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 50,414 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,523 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

nsf tyre in poor condition on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,836 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,411 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 MXU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,394cc 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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

LJ07 MXU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 2007.

Is LJ07 MXU safe to buy?

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