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FN57 OVW

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

251,037 mi
Last recorded251,037 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 OVW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 251,037 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 240,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front engine oil

Pass 30 Nov 2019 231,624 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable inner tie bar (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 214,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 196,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 177,457 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 165,026 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 163,922 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 146,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 146,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 127,614 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 127,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 119,999 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 113,973 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 112,519 miles

damage front number plate.

damage wheel rims.

grease leaking both rear drive shafts outer.

offside rear tyre wearing low centre section.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

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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FN57 OVW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FN57 OVW, 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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FN57 OVW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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