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YA56 FWB

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

178,389 mi
Last recorded178,389 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA56 FWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 178,389 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 172,526 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 164,783 miles

Stone chip on screen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Jan 2023 156,140 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 146,414 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 138,042 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 134,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 127,075 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 114,916 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 106,643 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,726 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 96,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,881 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,554 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,095 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 57,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,921 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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YA56 FWB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YA56 FWB, 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 YA56 FWB registered?

YA56 FWB is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 15 February 2007.

Is YA56 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA56 FWB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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