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YA07 JFZ

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,082 mi
Last recorded139,082 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 JFZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 139,082 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 134,342 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 134,342 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 126,720 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 123,198 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre starting to step on inner edge

n/s/r tyre down to 2mm + worn very low on inner egde

o/s/r tyre down to 3 mm + worn very low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2017 119,543 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 119,543 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 105,210 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 105,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,419 miles

Noise from n/s/r suspect diff but possible wheel bearing recommend investigation.

front number plate in poor condition.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 88,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Noise from n/s/r suspect diff but possible wheel bearing recommend investigation.

front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,678 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,073 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,242 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,977 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 JFZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YA07 JFZ, 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 YA07 JFZ registered?

YA07 JFZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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