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OV07 CXZ

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

197,459 mi
Last recorded197,459 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 CXZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 197,459 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 182,079 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 175,144 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 175,144 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 164,379 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 155,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 147,357 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 140,355 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 140,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 133,919 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 128,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 122,281 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 115,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,450 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 163,267 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 130,616 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 130,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 CXZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CXZ, 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 OV07 CXZ registered?

OV07 CXZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 16 April 2007.

Is OV07 CXZ safe to buy?

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