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YF07 NDJ

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,542 mi
Last recorded137,542 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 NDJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 137,542 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 132,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 126,778 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 126,768 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 121,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 114,980 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/F and BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 108,116 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,950 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,593 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,192 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,012 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 74,009 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,071 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 66,071 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,031 miles

tyres , rear pads

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,151 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,293 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,014 miles

rear pads not urgent/pas over filled

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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YF07 NDJ 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 85%.

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 YF07 NDJ, 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

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What year was YF07 NDJ registered?

YF07 NDJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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