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MC07 YVL

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,003 mi
Last recorded176,003 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC07 YVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 176,003 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 176,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 168,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 163,390 miles

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 157,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 149,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 143,215 miles

Exhaust flexy starting to deteriorate

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 131,772 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 123,141 miles

Engine cover & trays are fitted obscuring some testable components

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 118,544 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 109,743 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,047 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,541 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,255 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,961 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,305 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 65,305 miles

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

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

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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MC07 YVL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 MC07 YVL, 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 MC07 YVL registered?

MC07 YVL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is MC07 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC07 YVL 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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