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RY07 JWL

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,936 mi
Last recorded90,936 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 JWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 90,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 88,534 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 84,817 miles

Nearside headlamp image slightly unclear

Offside headlamp image slightly unclear

Pass 2 Jun 2023 81,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre has a small lump

Pass 25 May 2022 77,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 74,459 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 71,822 miles

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

under bonnet covers and shields not allowing full inspection of all components

under vehicle covers and shields not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 23 May 2019 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 59,949 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 56,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 50,919 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 46,729 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 42,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 34,969 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 34,969 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,020 miles

advice both side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,006 miles

damage to offside front bumper

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,260 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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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RY07 JWL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RY07 JWL, 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 RY07 JWL registered?

RY07 JWL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is RY07 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY07 JWL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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