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MM07 CEJ

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

206,315 mi
Last recorded206,315 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM07 CEJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 206,315 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 206,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 203,012 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 203,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 198,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 189,195 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 189,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 180,516 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 180,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 174,591 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2021 174,591 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) missing all round (1.1.13 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 168,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2019 160,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 150,765 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 150,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 141,535 miles

Lower Under floor covers restricting visual inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2017 141,534 miles

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

Lower Under floor covers restricting visual inspection

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 128,670 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 128,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 116,454 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 105,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,628 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 93,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,621 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2012 81,444 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2011 70,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,254 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,702 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 55,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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MM07 CEJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 MM07 CEJ, 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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What year was MM07 CEJ registered?

MM07 CEJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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