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G4 GYC

2007 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,564 mi
Last recorded145,564 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 GYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 145,564 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 132,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 117,680 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,751 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,922 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 70,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,393 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 46,933 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,662 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,746 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,860 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 30,950 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,128 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 25,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,074 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 20,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G4 GYC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G4 GYC, 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 G4 GYC registered?

G4 GYC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is G4 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 GYC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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