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OU07 WBX

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,055 mi
Last recorded100,055 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 WBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,055 miles

General suspension corrosion Front-Rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,609 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 97,321 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,631 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 79,598 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 74,051 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 74,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 74,002 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,627 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive location unknown due to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 63,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,414 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 53,930 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 49,184 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,120 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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OU07 WBX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBX, 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 OU07 WBX registered?

OU07 WBX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2007.

Is OU07 WBX safe to buy?

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