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MJ07 FKN

2007 BMW 525

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,800 mi
Last recorded146,800 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 FKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 146,800 miles

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

Front Second hand track rod ends fitted.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 146,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 146,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 145,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 145,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 144,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 137,829 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 134,722 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 123,792 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,291 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 105,025 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 105,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 69,416 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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MJ07 FKN is a 2007 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ07 FKN, 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.

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MJ07 FKN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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