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OW07 CYX

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

254,355 mi
Last recorded254,355 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW07 CYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 254,355 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 250,532 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 245,583 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 239,052 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 235,331 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 235,331 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSR OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2020 225,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 219,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 206,266 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 193,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 180,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 151,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust slightly loose

Pass 6 Aug 2014 137,624 miles

o/s/f tyre has damage on outer wall

Fail 5 Aug 2014 137,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

o/s/f tyre has damage on outer wall

Pass 2 Aug 2013 118,211 miles

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

both frt tyrtes surface cuts on outer wall.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 118,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

both frt tyrtes surface cuts on outer wall.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 100,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,897 miles

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

backing starting to come off number plates

passed emission too low to register on test

Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,689 miles

rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,899 miles

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

passed emissions test too low to register on test

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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OW07 CYX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OW07 CYX, 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 OW07 CYX registered?

OW07 CYX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 13 August 2007.

Is OW07 CYX safe to buy?

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