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OV57 NMZ

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,390 mi
Last recorded183,390 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 NMZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 183,390 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 183,386 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 174,818 miles

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

o/s/f and both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 11 Oct 2018 174,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage greater than 40mm in swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f and both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Oct 2017 154,278 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing heavy inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2017 154,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing heavy inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,697 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 138,697 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 126,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,499 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,202 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2013 102,202 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,421 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,796 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,862 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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OV57 NMZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV57 NMZ, 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 OV57 NMZ registered?

OV57 NMZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is OV57 NMZ safe to buy?

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