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VJI 1987

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

155,411 mi
Last recorded155,411 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 1987
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 155,411 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 142,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 125,971 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 112,395 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,356 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ONE OF THE REAR BOX MOUNTINGS HAS BROKEN OFF (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,838 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 89,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,885 miles

Offside Front wiper arm worn

Pass 26 Nov 2018 70,168 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,417 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,211 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,507 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,453 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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VJI 1987 is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 VJI 1987, 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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VJI 1987 is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 23 August 2007.

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