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SJ07 CGG

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

223,665 mi
Last recorded223,665 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 CGG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 223,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 223,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 196,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2022 158,133 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 158,133 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 158,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 157,141 miles

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 157,141 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 136,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear h/brake high travel no reserve

Fail 15 Mar 2019 135,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear h/brake high travel no reserve

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,965 miles

Nearside Rear very deep cuts in tyre tread evident

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 110,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear very deep cuts in tyre tread evident

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & deep cuts evident in osf&nsf (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 94,925 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & deep cuts evident in osf&nsf (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,075 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,701 miles

nearside rear outer drive gaiter has slight leak

offside front tyre perrished on outer side wall

offside front tyre worn on edges

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2013

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,218 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 69,218 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 5 Jul 2011 65,595 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,781 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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SJ07 CGG is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ07 CGG, 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 SJ07 CGG registered?

SJ07 CGG is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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