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OS55 SEE

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,426 mi
Last recorded151,426 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOS55 SEE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 151,426 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 144,480 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 144,480 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 142,867 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 May 2023 129,917 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged NS&OS (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 129,880 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged NS&OS (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 115,169 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 108,142 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 108,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front upper outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 98,672 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,691 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 90,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,460 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,395 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,898 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,039 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,829 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 33,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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OS55 SEE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 OS55 SEE, 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 OS55 SEE registered?

OS55 SEE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is OS55 SEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OS55 SEE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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