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YE07 NWJ

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

238,619 mi
Last recorded238,619 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 NWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 238,619 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 225,955 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 215,554 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 207,417 miles

exhaust system corroded centre to rear

outersill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2022 322,382 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 193,857 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 188,731 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 178,524 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 167,530 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 158,734 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 148,490 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 142,648 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 134,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 115,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre worn low

Fail 18 Jun 2012 97,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2011 74,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 51,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

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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YE07 NWJ 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 89.5%.

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 YE07 NWJ, 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 YE07 NWJ registered?

YE07 NWJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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