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SD07 JFY

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,209 mi
Last recorded127,209 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD07 JFY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 127,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2024 118,143 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 112,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both sides rear tyres - three tyres worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 100,875 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 100,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened lower drop link ball joint play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,478 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 82,478 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,880 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner fore-most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,439 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 70,439 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,647 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 68,647 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,108 miles

both rear tyre worn below 3mm

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of belts

Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,930 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 49,930 miles

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

nearside front tyrre abnormally worn and close to limit

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,343 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 26,343 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,139 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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SD07 JFY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SD07 JFY, 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 SD07 JFY registered?

SD07 JFY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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