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Y70 JJY

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,946 mi
Last recorded181,946 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 JJY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 181,946 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 172,866 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 172,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 27 Nov 2023 165,072 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 157,472 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 148,249 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 141,307 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 134,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 129,965 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 124,084 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 16 May 2016 119,165 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 114,318 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,131 miles

slight lump in side wall off side front

Pass 25 May 2013 102,275 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated but not yet likely to be misread

Pass 10 May 2012 90,177 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge/no tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2012 90,177 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge/no tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2011 68,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 51,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 51,202 miles

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

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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Y70 JJY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y70 JJY, 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 Y70 JJY registered?

Y70 JJY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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