No, OW07 ARU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for OW07 ARU?

The MOT for OW07 ARU is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 June 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of OW07 ARU?

The recorded mileage for OW07 ARU is 180,551 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is OW07 ARU ULEZ compliant?

No, OW07 ARU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2007 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · OW07 ARU

OW07 ARU

2007 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/08/2007. Recorded mileage 180,551 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 525
Year / Origin: 2007 · Oxford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07/06/2026
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/07/2026)
Recorded Mileage: 180,551 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 07/06/2026

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/07/2026

Mileage: 180,551 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2007
Engine: 2497cc

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OW07 ARU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
180,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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OW07 ARU Mileage History

03/06/2023159,199 mi
03/06/2023159,199 mi
04/06/2024170,729 mi+11,530 mi
05/06/2025180,549 mi+9,820 mi
06/06/2025180,551 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 10,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

OW07 ARU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 02:00

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 525 (OW07 ARU) between June 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.

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