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OY57 PVU

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,633 mi
Last recorded190,633 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 PVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 190,633 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 190,613 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 179,161 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 166,674 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 158,566 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 158,566 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 149,674 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 142,715 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2019 134,346 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 126,483 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,737 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 118,722 miles

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

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

front tyres low on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 102,442 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,439 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,813 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,751 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 69,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,840 miles

Accident damage to offside front, no projections or sharp edges present.

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

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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OY57 PVU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY57 PVU, 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 OY57 PVU registered?

OY57 PVU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is OY57 PVU safe to buy?

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