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AV07 YAJ

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,282 mi
Last recorded195,282 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 YAJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 195,282 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 168,979 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 173,947 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 142,388 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front of arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 142,388 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front of arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 109,736 miles

Both outer rear CV gaiters seeping grease slightly

Engine cover + Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Aug 2016 109,736 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both outer rear CV gaiters seeping grease slightly

Engine cover + Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 99,576 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 93,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,586 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,884 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 76,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,079 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,791 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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AV07 YAJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AV07 YAJ, 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.

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What year was AV07 YAJ registered?

AV07 YAJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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