MOT Status
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157,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Handbrake effort poor
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 exhaust bracket broken on rear
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high. needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
Rear reg plate starting to delam
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high. needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
Rear reg plate starting to delam
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease
both rear hubs damp
Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft starting to weep grease
Offside Rear Outer driveshaft starting to weep grease
Rear Number plate slightly contaminated
parking brake limits only just met
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres getting low on tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OU57 HSV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 OU57 HSV, 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 OU57 HSV registered?
OU57 HSV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2007.
Is OU57 HSV safe to buy?
The MOT history for OU57 HSV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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