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OY57 VHR

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,087 mi
Last recorded157,087 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 VHR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 157,087 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 156,929 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 144,225 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2021 144,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 143,000 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 140,985 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 137,775 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 133,503 miles

3x leds not working on high level brake light light

all brake flexy hoses starting to perish slightly

both rear shockers starting to mist/seep

covers fitted restricting view

Pass 3 Aug 2016 130,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 125,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 116,181 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,762 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,447 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,404 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

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 VHR is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 VHR, 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.

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What year was OY57 VHR registered?

OY57 VHR is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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