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MV07 UOK

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,770 mi
Last recorded138,770 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 UOK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 138,770 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 129,461 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 121,647 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 117,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 114,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 112,329 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 108,069 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,618 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 102,618 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,915 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

front discs are corroded

front no plate is slightly damaged

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2016 95,915 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

front discs are corroded

front no plate is slightly damaged

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2015 88,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front look low (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2015 88,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front look low (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are slightly worn

Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,586 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 65,586 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,848 miles

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)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 56,848 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,670 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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MV07 UOK 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 MV07 UOK, 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 MV07 UOK registered?

MV07 UOK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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