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GF07 OAY

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,132 mi
Last recorded186,132 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 OAY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 186,132 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 183,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 183,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 166,224 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 155,514 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 155,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 142,641 miles

HandBrake Has Slight Travel

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 127,707 miles

n/s/f drop link dust cover

Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,249 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,240 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted at time of testing not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2015 100,234 miles

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

Engine and under body covers fitted at time of testing not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 95,532 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,763 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 91,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear fog light not working.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 85,361 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,361 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,536 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,942 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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GF07 OAY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF07 OAY, 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 GF07 OAY registered?

GF07 OAY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is GF07 OAY safe to buy?

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