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PJ07 HRO

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,541 mi
Last recorded160,541 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 HRO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 160,541 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 148,177 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 147,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 137,383 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 137,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 133,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

after market headlight bulbs fitted ????

both rear tyres tread low

Fail 21 Jan 2022 133,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

after market headlight bulbs fitted ????

both rear tyres tread low

Pass 26 Jan 2021 127,628 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 127,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 122,366 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 113,274 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 113,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-50-17 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 101,482 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 92,613 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 84,708 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 75,883 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 68,456 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,800 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,720 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,430 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,678 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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PJ07 HRO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PJ07 HRO, 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 PJ07 HRO registered?

PJ07 HRO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is PJ07 HRO safe to buy?

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