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SP07 YSJ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,325 mi
Last recorded149,325 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 YSJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 149,325 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 149,315 miles

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel low reading (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 144,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 141,014 miles

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

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

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

rear diff corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2020 132,836 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 132,834 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 117,094 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,385 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 111,385 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,528 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 94,532 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,084 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,597 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,344 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,334 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 55,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SP07 YSJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP07 YSJ, 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 SP07 YSJ registered?

SP07 YSJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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