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FM56 YNG

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,580 mi
Last recorded118,580 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 YNG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 118,580 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 113,918 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 112,640 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2023 108,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 106,445 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 104,416 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 104,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2020 102,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 97,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted

engine cover/undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge + cracking

Fail 25 Nov 2016 85,144 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted

engine cover/undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge + cracking

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge worn close to ply

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,360 miles

child seat fitted

engine trays/undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Screw nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,272 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 41,259 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,819 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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FM56 YNG is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FM56 YNG, 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 FM56 YNG registered?

FM56 YNG is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 2007.

Is FM56 YNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 YNG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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