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S99 FYH

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

164,587 mi
Last recorded164,587 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 FYH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 164,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 159,131 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 153,177 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 147,216 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 134,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 121,304 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 121,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,868 miles

Offside Rear requirements only just met parking brake.

Pass 28 Dec 2018 110,045 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 104,399 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 98,358 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 93,793 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

inner shoulders worn on rear tyres

Pass 13 Dec 2014 87,423 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 79,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,176 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,285 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,427 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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S99 FYH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S99 FYH, 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 S99 FYH registered?

S99 FYH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2007.

Is S99 FYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 FYH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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