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DU07 YBE

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,775 mi
Last recorded158,775 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 YBE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 158,775 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 149,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 133,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 123,433 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 123,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 116,816 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 107,320 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2016 107,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 98,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,421 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,163 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,610 miles

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

nearside rear tyre has nail in inner edge of tread (not repairable)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,332 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 62,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,277 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,646 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 30,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre tread wearing close to tread markers

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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DU07 YBE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DU07 YBE, 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 DU07 YBE registered?

DU07 YBE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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