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OU57 XDY

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,526 mi
Last recorded155,526 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 XDY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 155,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 148,137 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2020 145,010 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 145,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 142,946 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 142,942 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose porous both sides (1.1.12 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 135,588 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear differential oil leak

small engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2017 118,439 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 114,559 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,284 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 104,284 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 85,757 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,975 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,980 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,643 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,418 miles

unable to check front to rear brake pipes, fuel pipes, exhaust and underbody due to manufacture's covers

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 XDY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XDY, 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 XDY registered?

OU57 XDY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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