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FY57 OGX

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,111 mi
Last recorded151,111 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 OGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 151,111 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 138,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 117,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush(subframe end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 111,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 105,738 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 105,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 98,240 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 98,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 90,234 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,186 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,676 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,973 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,204 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,376 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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FY57 OGX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black 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 FY57 OGX, 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 FY57 OGX registered?

FY57 OGX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is FY57 OGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 OGX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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