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MW07 JZF

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,200 mi
Last recorded134,200 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 JZF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 134,200 miles

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

general underbody components corroded

rear diff area damp

slight misting of grease around outer driveshaft boots

slight wear/corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2025 130,401 miles

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

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

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

general underbody components corroded

light misting of grease around outer driveshaft boots

rear diff area damp

Pass 17 Jan 2024 126,889 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Damp around drive shafts going into hub

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff damp/leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Underbody corrosion around subframe mounting area

Fail 17 Jan 2024 126,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Damp around drive shafts going into hub

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff damp/leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Underbody corrosion around subframe mounting area

Pass 16 Jan 2023 124,344 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Around 70-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking sensor fault

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Damp around rear dive shaft outer joints

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 120,804 miles

Both rear cv joints misting grease.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear diff misting oil.

Fail 13 Jan 2022 120,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear cv joints misting grease.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear diff misting oil.

osf tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 11,678 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,655 miles

both rear cv joints misting grease.

rear diff misting oil.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,237 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft Outer C.V Joint Leaking Grease Slightly

Offside Rear Outer Driveshaft Outer C.V Joint Leaking Grease Slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2018 106,237 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Heavily Scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft Outer C.V Joint Leaking Grease Slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Heavily Scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Driveshaft Outer C.V Joint Leaking Grease Slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,308 miles

both front tyres have step tread on edges.

rear diff housing seeping oil slightly.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,242 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,896 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)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,349 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer treads

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,829 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,056 miles

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

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

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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MW07 JZF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MW07 JZF, 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 MW07 JZF registered?

MW07 JZF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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