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G8 OSN

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,801 mi
Last recorded194,801 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 OSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 194,801 miles

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Pass 16 Oct 2024 186,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 180,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 173,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 170,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 166,949 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 164,571 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 164,571 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 157,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 156,970 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 144,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 131,865 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 131,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 124,129 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 111,750 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 100,393 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,791 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 89,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,117 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 77,116 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,931 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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G8 OSN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G8 OSN, 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 G8 OSN registered?

G8 OSN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2007.

Is G8 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 OSN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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