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WF07 VJD

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

201,251 mi
Last recorded201,251 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF07 VJD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 201,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 186,188 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 178,124 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2023 167,513 miles

Front under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 155,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear compared to other side and very low visible pad off side rear outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear lower arms inner bushes front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 155,600 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear compared to other side and very low visible pad off side rear outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear lower arms inner bushes front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 145,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 145,764 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 142,426 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 142,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 132,811 miles

Central Rear High level brake light INOP

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 118,288 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s rear lower suspension arm front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s wiper arm ball joint

Fail 22 Jan 2018 118,288 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced + long travel (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s rear lower suspension arm front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s wiper arm ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2017 111,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,180 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,218 miles

o/s/r drive shaft outer gaiter is weeping grease but not alowing ingress on dirt

Fail 19 Jan 2015 94,218 miles

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

o/s/r drive shaft outer gaiter is weeping grease but not alowing ingress on dirt

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,817 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 47,364 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jun 2010 35,948 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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WF07 VJD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WF07 VJD, 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 WF07 VJD registered?

WF07 VJD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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