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GJ57 YCL

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

253,410 mi
Last recorded253,410 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 YCL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 253,410 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 238,133 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 228,349 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 212,790 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 212,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 204,122 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 204,122 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side off side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 195,550 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 186,811 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 178,464 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 178,373 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 170,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 163,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 154,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 146,125 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 136,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 136,156 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 115,803 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 115,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,461 miles

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

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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GJ57 YCL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GJ57 YCL, 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 GJ57 YCL registered?

GJ57 YCL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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