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OV57 OEY

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,184 mi
Last recorded192,184 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 OEY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 192,184 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 189,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 184,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 180,097 miles

Central Rear rear diff oil leak

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 174,785 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 174,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 174,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 168,869 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 168,869 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 162,679 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 162,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 153,647 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 144,661 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 134,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH 2MM (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 134,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH 2MM (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 119,554 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 119,549 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 112,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil on min

fuel tank damp

Pass 12 Dec 2013 100,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 29 Nov 2012 88,253 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 5 Dec 2011 78,570 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,154 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 OEY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

OV57 OEY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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