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LF57 YHM

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,096 mi
Last recorded165,096 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 YHM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 165,096 miles

Additional reflector fitted in rear bumper missing on nearside (others fitted in rear lamps)

Exhaust particulate filter fault indicated

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both to calipers (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise from clutch

Pass 14 Apr 2016 148,368 miles

Diesel Particulate Filter fault indicated

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

Fuel flap jams shut

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake discs are lipped/worn

Wipers are deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2016 148,368 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Diesel Particulate Filter fault indicated

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

Fuel flap jams shut

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake discs are lipped/worn

Wipers are deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2015 136,759 miles

Clutch/flywheel making a noise

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear number plate light working intermittently

Pass 9 Jan 2014 119,847 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no density recorded in smoke test

Fail 10 Jan 2013 90,271 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no density recorded in smoke test

Fail 8 Jan 2013 90,117 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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades smearing on front screen.

Front brake discs look worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,816 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,691 miles

wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LF57 YHM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF57 YHM, 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.

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What year was LF57 YHM registered?

LF57 YHM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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