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UJ05 HHJ

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,983 mi
Last recorded153,983 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJ05 HHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 153,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 147,330 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 145,887 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 135,829 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 127,321 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 118,435 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 118,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 108,459 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 90,162 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,808 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,987 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2014 77,930 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 77,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,117 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,924 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 57,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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UJ05 HHJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UJ05 HHJ, 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 UJ05 HHJ registered?

UJ05 HHJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2007.

Is UJ05 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJ05 HHJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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