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OV07 BNZ

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,782 mi
Last recorded222,782 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 BNZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 222,782 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 222,782 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 215,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 215,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 195,259 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 171,513 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 158,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 146,199 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 134,592 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT UPPER ANTI ROLL BAR DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Pass 7 Mar 2016 134,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 124,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 95,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,434 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2012 69,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,853 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,853 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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OV07 BNZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV07 BNZ, 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 OV07 BNZ registered?

OV07 BNZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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