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OY57 ZTD

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,312 mi
Last recorded134,312 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 ZTD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 134,312 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise : both rear lower wishbones, inner bushes slightly worn/perished

Pass 14 Oct 2024 127,723 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 121,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 112,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 106,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,686 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 101,686 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,920 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 97,713 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

diesel particular filter symbol indicates a fault.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 88,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,172 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,145 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,875 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,312 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,614 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,409 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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OY57 ZTD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

OY57 ZTD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 16 October 2007.

Is OY57 ZTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY57 ZTD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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