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HY57 OXZ

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

215,373 mi
Last recorded215,373 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 OXZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 215,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit in centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting hook broken (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2021 208,678 miles

Front tyres worn low on outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre low tread 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 208,676 miles

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

Front tyres worn low on outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre low tread 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 202,869 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 194,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 183,437 miles

Front tyres scrubbed out on outer tread areas

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 172,473 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 16 Dec 2016 162,173 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

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

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

Small cut in offside rear tyre outer wall.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 153,556 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r tyre scrubbing out on outer edge

o/s/r tyre scrubbed out on outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2015 153,556 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/f tyre scrubbing out on outer edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbed out on outer edge

Fail 18 Dec 2014 143,674 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 143,674 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 130,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 116,564 miles

rear tyres worn close to limits(2.5mm)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 104,014 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 89,765 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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HY57 OXZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HY57 OXZ, 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 HY57 OXZ registered?

HY57 OXZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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