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SL57 YHS

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,779 mi
Last recorded155,779 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 YHS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 155,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 150,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 149,532 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 146,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2021 145,165 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 145,165 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 144,046 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 140,010 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 134,712 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 125,363 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 111,811 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,431 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 101,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,587 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2014 96,587 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Sep 2014 96,541 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,088 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,006 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,492 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,154 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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SL57 YHS is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL57 YHS, 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 SL57 YHS registered?

SL57 YHS is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is SL57 YHS safe to buy?

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