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LG57 YZB

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,463 mi
Last recorded163,463 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 YZB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 163,463 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight stone chip in middle of screen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 Dec 2024 154,025 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 145,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 135,166 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side front drop link have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 120,754 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 106,320 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 106,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,632 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 99,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 94,750 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 88,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,567 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 72,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,608 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,852 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,852 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,326 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 43,366 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,757 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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LG57 YZB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG57 YZB, 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 LG57 YZB registered?

LG57 YZB is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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