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Y25 AKB

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,743 mi
Last recorded142,743 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 AKB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 142,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 140,261 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 138,267 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 134,387 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 128,593 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/6mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 128,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/6mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 120,361 miles

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

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

additional bumper reflector missing

Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,978 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers , undertrays & sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 106,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers , undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2015 99,133 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2015 99,130 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,053 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 91,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,925 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 84,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,182 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,310 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,267 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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Y25 AKB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y25 AKB, 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 Y25 AKB registered?

Y25 AKB is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 August 2007.

Is Y25 AKB safe to buy?

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