2007 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · JS56 REC
2007 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 142,983 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2007
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS56 REC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 142,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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JS56 REC Mileage History
- 18/09/2023112,570 mi
- 27/04/2024112,837 mi+267 mi
- 27/04/2024112,837 mi
- 25/04/2025131,204 mi+18,367 mi
- 23/04/2026142,983 mi+11,779 mi
Average of roughly 11,717 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS56 REC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 525 (JS56 REC) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket snapped (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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