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YB07 UNE

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

225,878 mi
Last recorded225,878 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 UNE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 225,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 217,214 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b' . (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 204,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 191,863 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 177,440 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 164,169 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a' . (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 164,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above 1.5 mm minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above 1.5 mm minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a' . (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 155,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 143,433 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 131,082 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 131,082 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 116,042 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 116,008 miles

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 99,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 99,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,741 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,671 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 78,671 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

electric towbar does not function

Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,356 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 UNE 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 77.3%.

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 UNE, 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 UNE registered?

YB07 UNE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 July 2007.

Is YB07 UNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB07 UNE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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