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OV07VTL
2007 BMW 525
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration OV07VTL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 21 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
20 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 191,820 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad wear light illuminated
- Slight play in offside inner rack joint
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight (0.1 (b))
22 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 178,809 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 178,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 178,445 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 173,127 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 172,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 167,843 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple deep cracks close to cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
5 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 167,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple deep cracks close to cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 162,438 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 162,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 157,401 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,906 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2017 3 Jul 202614 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 143,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
24 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,728 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016 3 Jul 202622 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
7 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,871 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,295 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014 3 Jul 202612 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,245 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 3 Jul 20268 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,950 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 3 Jul 20264 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,543 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012 3 Jul 202629 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,787 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2012 3 Jul 20269 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,626 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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OV07VTL was registered on 2007-05-28
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