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OY57 VGN

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,092 mi
Last recorded124,092 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 VGN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 124,092 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 115,915 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 109,935 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 109,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,482 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,180 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,827 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,560 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,883 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,637 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,569 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,987 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,946 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,202 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 40,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,456 miles

Offside 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 VGN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

OY57 VGN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2007.

Is OY57 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY57 VGN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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