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AP57 YWD

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,000 mi
Last recorded157,000 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 YWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 157,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 157,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 155,078 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 150,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective skipping (3.4 (b) (i))

offside windcreen washer jet not seriously misaligned

Pass 4 Oct 2022 146,721 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 141,917 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning wire touching shocker osr

Pass 7 Oct 2020 137,786 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 137,786 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 132,887 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire slightly damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2018 128,146 miles

Non runflat tyre fitted to nearside rear only

Fail 9 Oct 2018 128,146 miles

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

Non runflat tyre fitted to nearside rear only

Pass 6 Sep 2017 121,865 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 121,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 RF (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,356 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,072 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 104,071 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,320 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 90,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 69,172 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,674 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,872 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 42,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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AP57 YWD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP57 YWD, 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 AP57 YWD registered?

AP57 YWD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is AP57 YWD safe to buy?

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