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YA07 HZE

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

176,154 mi
Last recorded176,154 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 HZE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 176,154 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 170,201 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 157,380 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 146,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 140,056 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 133,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 8 Jun 2019 122,852 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 122,850 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 115,385 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 102,060 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 88,689 miles

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Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,982 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 11,099 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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YA07 HZE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

YA07 HZE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 July 2007.

Is YA07 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA07 HZE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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