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YA07 SPX

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,322 mi
Last recorded80,322 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 SPX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 80,322 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 75,486 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 75,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,076 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,790 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 68,483 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 68,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,607 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 58,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,703 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,703 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,515 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,623 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,068 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested as childseat fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,581 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 35,579 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,557 miles

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

near side front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,833 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 25,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,825 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 SPX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

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

Is YA07 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA07 SPX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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