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Y25 LJE

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,037 mi
Last recorded164,037 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 LJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 164,037 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 162,043 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 160,506 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 157,102 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 153,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 151,311 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 147,883 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Jun 2018 142,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,256 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 131,269 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 125,205 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,228 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 29 Apr 2013 94,514 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,408 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2010 64,552 miles

Oil leak

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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Y25 LJE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y25 LJE, 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

How do I check the history of Y25 LJE?

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What year was Y25 LJE registered?

Y25 LJE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is Y25 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y25 LJE shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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