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OY07 YLE

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,857 mi
Last recorded171,857 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 YLE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 171,857 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 171,130 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 167,090 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 167,059 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 165,465 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2024 164,334 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2023 151,701 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023
Fail 3 Jun 2023 150,500 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 110,579 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 98,280 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 97,752 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,061 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,847 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,954 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall is damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2015 70,952 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre side wall is damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2014 67,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 56,491 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,744 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,740 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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OY07 YLE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY07 YLE, 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 OY07 YLE registered?

OY07 YLE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 2007.

Is OY07 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY07 YLE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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