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OU07 WBF

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

159,317 mi
Last recorded159,317 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 WBF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 159,317 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 156,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 152,942 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 149,845 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 147,667 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 140,793 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 22 Jun 2020 130,546 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 119,917 miles

rear brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 11 Jul 2018 119,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2017 112,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 112,731 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,737 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,197 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,405 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,571 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,278 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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OU07 WBF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc 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 OU07 WBF, 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 OU07 WBF?

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What year was OU07 WBF registered?

OU07 WBF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is OU07 WBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU07 WBF 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.

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