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LM07 FJZ

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,846 mi
Last recorded95,846 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 FJZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 95,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap has cracking to rubber seal

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 95,844 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap has cracking to rubber seal

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 93,481 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear subframe mounting areas getting corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,017 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,214 miles

both rear subframe mounting areas getting corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 82,870 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre right on legal limit (recommend immediate attention)

Pass 11 Dec 2019 75,605 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting worn

Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,243 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,063 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2017 66,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2016 62,210 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,211 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 58,211 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015
Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,450 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 36,111 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,212 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,915 miles

full underbody shields fitted

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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LM07 FJZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LM07 FJZ, 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 LM07 FJZ registered?

LM07 FJZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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