2007 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · LJ57 EAF
2007 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 102,645 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ57 EAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 102,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ57 EAF 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 (LJ57 EAF) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
LJ57 EAF Mileage History
- 21/06/202274,325 mi
- 23/06/202383,825 mi+9,500 mi
- 11/05/202490,432 mi+6,607 mi
- 17/05/202490,434 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/2025102,645 mi+12,211 mi
Average of roughly 8,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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