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OY57 RLX

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,693 mi
Last recorded153,693 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 RLX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 153,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 153,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 146,291 miles

Nearside Front vertical link upper dirt cover deteriorating

run flat tyre fitted o/s/r

Pass 20 Oct 2020 142,370 miles

Nearside Front vertical link upper dirt cover deteriorating

nail in n/s/r tyre

run flat tyres fitted on rear,normal tyres fitted on front.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 139,638 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 136,309 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 133,067 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 129,383 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 118,793 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 118,791 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,759 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,464 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 95,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 94,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,500 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,839 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres low 2 mm

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 RLX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

OY57 RLX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is OY57 RLX safe to buy?

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