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OU57 HSV

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,860 mi
Last recorded157,860 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 HSV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 157,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 156,750 miles

Handbrake effort poor

Pass 9 Feb 2024 155,138 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 151,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 141,766 miles

1 exhaust bracket broken on rear

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,934 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high. needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Rear reg plate starting to delam

Fail 26 Sep 2020 123,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 116,450 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 116,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 113,445 miles

both rear hubs damp

Pass 22 Sep 2017 107,526 miles

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft starting to weep grease

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft starting to weep grease

Rear Number plate slightly contaminated

Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,768 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,561 miles

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 13 Sep 2014 82,926 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,498 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,724 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,354 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 65,354 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,435 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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