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LF07 YLW

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,716 mi
Last recorded85,716 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 YLW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 85,716 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 85,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 84,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 81,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,013 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 77,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,014 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 70,044 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,844 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,777 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre has a cut on treads but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,384 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 41,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,070 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,949 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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LF07 YLW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LF07 YLW, 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 LF07 YLW registered?

LF07 YLW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is LF07 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF07 YLW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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