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YB07 MVW

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,743 mi
Last recorded132,743 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 MVW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 132,743 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE AT 1.6MM REQ ATTENTION

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 132,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE AT 1.6MM REQ ATTENTION

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 125,987 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 125,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 115,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 105,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 101,677 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 101,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 97,634 miles

both nearside and offside front tyre inside edge deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2012 97,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both nearside and offside front tyre inside edge deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,759 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 86,423 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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YB07 MVW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB07 MVW, 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 YB07 MVW registered?

YB07 MVW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is YB07 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB07 MVW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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