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AV07 OWE

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,902 mi
Last recorded185,902 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 OWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 185,902 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 177,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 168,676 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 168,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 163,713 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 155,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 137,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 133,495 miles

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 133,022 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 133,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 113,338 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 93,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 84,191 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 84,188 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 68,438 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 68,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 3 May 2011 54,962 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 41,701 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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AV07 OWE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV07 OWE, 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 AV07 OWE registered?

AV07 OWE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is AV07 OWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV07 OWE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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