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OV07 RXY

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,131 mi
Last recorded128,131 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 128,131 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leak at sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 127,518 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 116,546 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear road wheel slight damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 112,795 miles

Offside Rear road wheel slightly damaged

dsm cant detect any smoke

Fail 24 Dec 2021 112,776 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear road wheel slightly damaged

dsm cant detect any smoke

Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,159 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 100,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,538 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 90,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,659 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,315 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 72,166 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,838 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,227 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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OV07 RXY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OV07 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

OV07 RXY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2007.

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