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SF07 YOC

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,519 mi
Last recorded134,519 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF07 YOC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,519 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate insecure

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 127,343 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 127,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,896 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 115,496 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 115,496 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear 2mm Nearside rear on the limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 113,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 107,162 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 107,162 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 98,504 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 98,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 91,696 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,598 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 86,597 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2011 78,192 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 70,480 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,939 miles

both n/s/r and o/s/r bottom arm bushes torn

front pads 2mm, discs on min thick

rear pads 3mm

Fail 4 Mar 2010 68,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both n/s/r and o/s/r bottom arm bushes torn

front pads 2mm, discs on min thick

rear pads 3mm

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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SF07 YOC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF07 YOC, 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 SF07 YOC registered?

SF07 YOC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2007.

Is SF07 YOC safe to buy?

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