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Y8 MBT

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,386 mi
Last recorded81,386 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 MBT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 81,386 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jan 2026 81,386 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,254 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear tyres perished on inside treads

Pass 19 Jan 2024 72,318 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,931 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front tyres wearing on inside tread

Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,115 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Engine covers or under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 58,943 miles

Offside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 58,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm wearing on centre line (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,730 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 55,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Main Beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,568 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 41,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 32,905 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 22,842 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 19,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2013 19,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 19,109 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 17,096 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 15,587 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,206 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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Y8 MBT 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 Y8 MBT, 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 Y8 MBT registered?

Y8 MBT is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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