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SD07 OVJ

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,845 mi
Last recorded156,845 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD07 OVJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 156,845 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 153,201 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 144,262 miles

Nearside Front Wheel rim damaged

Offside Wheel rim damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2022 144,257 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel rim damaged

Offside Wheel rim damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2020 142,081 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 130,618 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 130,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyres slight worn & both wipers slight worn

Handbrake just met the baker limit & undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2016 109,024 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 109,024 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 105,551 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 105,551 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 105,352 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,596 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 73,559 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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 29 Mar 2011 59,250 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,892 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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SD07 OVJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SD07 OVJ, 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 SD07 OVJ registered?

SD07 OVJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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