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411 YAN

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

135,102 mi
Last recorded135,102 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration411 YAN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 135,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 131,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 124,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 117,089 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 104,932 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 104,932 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,623 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Inner CV joint has misting of grease around seal

Crank shaft pully worn

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel coroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 85,811 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,571 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,000 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,222 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,432 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 60,432 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 53,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 46,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,308 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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411 YAN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 411 YAN, 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 411 YAN registered?

411 YAN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is 411 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 411 YAN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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