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YA07 KJZ

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

235,887 mi
Last recorded235,887 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 KJZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 235,887 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 235,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 230,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 219,450 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 203,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 182,582 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 182,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 154,091 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 146,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

protection covers fitted underneath vehicle front to rear

Pass 25 Oct 2016 134,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 121,893 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 121,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 108,855 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 92,464 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,244 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 88,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,742 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,917 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,924 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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YA07 KJZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YA07 KJZ, 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 YA07 KJZ registered?

YA07 KJZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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