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OY07 GHJ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

93,993 mi
Last recorded93,993 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 GHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 93,993 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 93,236 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 90,446 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 87,005 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 82,662 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 71,205 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 69,435 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 69,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 60,962 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 46,707 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 37,727 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 30,435 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 29,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 28,730 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 27,553 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 25,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,541 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,126 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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OY07 GHJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OY07 GHJ, 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 OY07 GHJ registered?

OY07 GHJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2007.

Is OY07 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY07 GHJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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