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PK07 AEJ

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

180,365 mi
Last recorded180,365 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK07 AEJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 180,365 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 171,602 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 160,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 146,988 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 132,417 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 116,434 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 112,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 156,774 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,498 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,514 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 76,507 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 67,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 63,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,691 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,074 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 43,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,134 miles

cut in outer sidewall on nearside front tyre. no cords exposed

Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in outer sidewall on nearside front tyre. no cords exposed

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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PK07 AEJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black 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 PK07 AEJ, 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 PK07 AEJ registered?

PK07 AEJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is PK07 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK07 AEJ 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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