CarVerify

Free Car Check

L1 ODH

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,526 mi
Last recorded98,526 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 ODH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,526 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 91,765 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 86,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 77,738 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 62,791 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 58,311 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 58,311 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,181 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,168 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,490 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,190 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,152 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,168 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 30,156 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,941 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,755 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L1 ODH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L1 ODH, 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

How do I check the history of L1 ODH?

You can check the full history of L1 ODH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L1 ODH registered?

L1 ODH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is L1 ODH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 ODH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L1 ODH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L1 ODH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.