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OV57 MRY

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

311,157 mi
Last recorded311,157 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 MRY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 311,157 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 31,008 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 31,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 189,352 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 186,409 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 183,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 179,727 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 175,515 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 169,628 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 169,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 163,244 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 163,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2017 155,273 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 147,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 140,042 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2014 131,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 131,805 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 124,663 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 116,742 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 116,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 107,842 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 100,142 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 100,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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OV57 MRY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OV57 MRY, 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 OV57 MRY registered?

OV57 MRY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is OV57 MRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV57 MRY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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