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WJ57 OGO

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,628 mi
Last recorded153,628 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 OGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 153,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2026 153,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 149,220 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 149,216 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp washer not working.

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

undertray loose.

Fail 2 Jan 2025 149,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp washer not working.

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

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

undertray loose.

Pass 1 Nov 2023 144,545 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 144,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 135,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,669 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 130,777 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 121,909 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 109,500 miles

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

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

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

diesel emission tested but not reading recorded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,916 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 99,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,652 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,075 miles

Service due shows on dash

When in "auto light" mode the offside headlamp adjusts far to far right. Lamps are set in standard light mode and aimed correctly.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,089 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 11,127 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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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WJ57 OGO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 WJ57 OGO, 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 WJ57 OGO registered?

WJ57 OGO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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