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VN07 OPL

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,564 mi
Last recorded160,564 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 OPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 160,564 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 154,366 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 145,791 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 136,747 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 136,747 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 122,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 113,495 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 109,060 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 101,187 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 95,023 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 90,637 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40R18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 89,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault warning lamp lit restricted speed (4.1.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40R18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,607 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,976 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 55,871 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2012 45,689 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2012 45,646 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,660 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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VN07 OPL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VN07 OPL, 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 VN07 OPL registered?

VN07 OPL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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The MOT history for VN07 OPL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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