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OY07 VUT

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,697 mi
Last recorded170,697 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 VUT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 170,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 163,050 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 157,313 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 150,979 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 150,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2018 143,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 135,443 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 123,098 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 114,466 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 103,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,993 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,910 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 83,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,971 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,392 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 VUT is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

OY07 VUT is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is OY07 VUT safe to buy?

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