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GP57 OJR

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

198,326 mi
Last recorded198,326 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 OJR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 198,326 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack.!!! (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 198,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 183,959 miles

offside rear brake ware indicator not correctly fitted.

Fail 15 Feb 2023 183,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear brake ware indicator not correctly fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 167,965 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Greasy near the hub (6.1.7 (e))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 167,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has a cut reached the cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Greasy near the hub (6.1.7 (e))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 152,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 143,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit on edges

covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2020 143,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit on edges

covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2019 138,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

covers fitted

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 19 Jan 2019 137,937 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre on 2.5 mm and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake has low readings

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 211,025 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 113,585 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Lower Bumper trim damaged

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Fail 29 Dec 2016 113,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Lower Bumper trim damaged

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 103,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions no peak detected.

Pass 28 May 2014 98,796 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,883 miles

Both front brake disc slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,870 miles

Nearside front jacking block missing

Fail 11 Nov 2010 43,778 miles

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

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)

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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GP57 OJR is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 GP57 OJR, 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 GP57 OJR registered?

GP57 OJR is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is GP57 OJR safe to buy?

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