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LJ57 SRZ

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,173 mi
Last recorded105,173 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 SRZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 105,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 103,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 100,496 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 98,335 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 98,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,663 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 95,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,464 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,061 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,662 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,071 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 25 Mar 2015 66,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,611 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 55,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,033 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,684 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,096 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,215 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 31,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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LJ57 SRZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LJ57 SRZ, 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

How do I check the history of LJ57 SRZ?

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What year was LJ57 SRZ registered?

LJ57 SRZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2007.

Is LJ57 SRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ57 SRZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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