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YA07 HKV

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,388 mi
Last recorded174,388 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 HKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 174,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 169,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 169,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 160,340 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 25 May 2019 142,598 miles

front headlamp,s lens faded

off side rear near side rear close to wheel arch,near side rear inner sill and chassis started rust .

Fail 24 May 2019 142,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

front headlamp,s lens faded

off side rear near side rear close to wheel arch,near side rear inner sill and chassis started rust .

Pass 1 Jun 2018 131,926 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 120,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2017 120,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 95,910 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 88,213 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 86,231 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,451 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 76,775 miles

nearside rear wheel inner rim slight distortion

Pass 17 Jul 2010 70,051 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

front tyres worn near limit

inner front brake pads worn near limit

nearside front inner wheel rim slight distortion

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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YA07 HKV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YA07 HKV, 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 YA07 HKV registered?

YA07 HKV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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