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VA07 YFD

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,712 mi
Last recorded143,712 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 YFD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 143,712 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 136,060 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 136,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 130,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 119,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,400 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 106,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,340 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 18 Sep 2020 88,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,854 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,826 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 63,233 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,434 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,792 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,186 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,455 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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VA07 YFD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VA07 YFD, 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 VA07 YFD registered?

VA07 YFD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 17 August 2007.

Is VA07 YFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA07 YFD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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