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RO57 YCD

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,518 mi
Last recorded154,518 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 YCD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 154,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 154,117 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 153,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 153,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 151,934 miles

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

Front windscreen chipped but less than 10mm

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Dec 2022 151,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front windscreen chipped but less than 10mm

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 147,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 142,233 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing from inside

Pass 26 Oct 2019 136,988 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 131,275 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 127,314 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 126,090 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 121,494 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 115,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 103,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,367 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 85,513 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front & rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 18 Oct 2011 85,513 miles

front & rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,774 miles

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

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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RO57 YCD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RO57 YCD, 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 RO57 YCD registered?

RO57 YCD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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