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LM56 AWJ

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,933 mi
Last recorded123,933 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 AWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 123,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 118,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 112,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 112,312 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2022 105,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 105,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,303 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,423 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 131,214 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,098 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,147 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,537 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,162 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,053 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,597 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 14,316 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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LM56 AWJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LM56 AWJ, 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 LM56 AWJ?

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What year was LM56 AWJ registered?

LM56 AWJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is LM56 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM56 AWJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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