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DG07 OCN

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,972 mi
Last recorded133,972 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 OCN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 133,972 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 126,308 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 119,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,836 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 110,831 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,909 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 106,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,274 miles

front tyres worn

o/s/r light / reflector unit damaged ,, will need attention

Fail 15 Apr 2019 100,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn

o/s/r light / reflector unit damaged ,, will need attention

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,376 miles

front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,376 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,375 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 92,372 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 84,218 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 84,214 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 65,318 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,964 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 53,511 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,182 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Aug 2010 35,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise handbrake adjustment

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,483 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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DG07 OCN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG07 OCN, 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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What year was DG07 OCN registered?

DG07 OCN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is DG07 OCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG07 OCN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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