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TJ07 ARR

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,047 mi
Last recorded183,047 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ07 ARR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 183,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 166,579 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arms inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside close and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Oct 2022 148,292 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 148,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 129,586 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 127,909 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 124,505 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 121,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 117,929 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Service light on

Fail 21 Dec 2017 117,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Service light on

Pass 2 Dec 2016 113,780 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 110,625 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 102,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock has reduced damping effect

Fail 29 Nov 2013 102,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock has reduced damping effect

Pass 27 Nov 2012 96,212 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 87,456 miles

large sump & under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,451 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 70,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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TJ07 ARR 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 78.9%.

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 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 TJ07 ARR, 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 TJ07 ARR registered?

TJ07 ARR is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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