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OV07 KJU

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

224,618 mi
Last recorded224,618 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 KJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 224,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (most rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 211,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 179,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 158,204 miles

full undertrays fitted some components cant been seen or tested

Pass 25 Aug 2021 154,895 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 150,926 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 150,926 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 143,557 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 134,304 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,633 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,393 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 111,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,473 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,568 miles

Advise front dicsc worn thin

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,342 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 65,131 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 65,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 49,840 miles

Advise inner face of front vented discs worn thin

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 38,807 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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OV07 KJU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue 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 OV07 KJU, 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 OV07 KJU registered?

OV07 KJU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for OV07 KJU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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