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AJ07 OME

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,758 mi
Last recorded187,758 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 OME
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 187,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Mud flap insecure

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 185,023 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 185,023 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 174,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 169,208 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 155,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2018 133,002 miles

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 14 Jun 2017 120,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread getting low on inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

handbrake effort on just made 16%minimum pass

many underpanels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,461 miles

rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,481 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 77,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

front no plate cracked

rear tyres have small cuts

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,858 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,676 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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AJ07 OME is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ07 OME, 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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AJ07 OME is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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