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S111 YFK

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,237 mi
Last recorded187,237 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 YFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 187,237 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 179,474 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 179,474 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 178,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 176,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 176,192 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 173,135 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 169,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 166,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 163,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 159,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 153,645 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 153,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 144,039 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 144,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 123,413 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2011 95,043 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,377 miles

O/s/r tyre starting to get low on inner edge!

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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S111 YFK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S111 YFK, 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

How do I check the history of S111 YFK?

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What year was S111 YFK registered?

S111 YFK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2007.

Is S111 YFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 YFK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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