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YB07 VHC

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

148,480 mi
Last recorded148,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 148,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 147,068 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 145,868 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 144,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 142,783 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 135,440 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2020 127,376 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Pass 22 May 2019 121,387 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 119,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme wear to the outside edge almost to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to the edges almost run smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective not present

Fail 21 Dec 2018 119,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme wear to the outside edge almost to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to the edges almost run smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective not present

Pass 18 Dec 2017 107,930 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f wiper blade damaged

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2016 90,442 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 75,074 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,706 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,862 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,742 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,815 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 38,722 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,337 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 VHC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YB07 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

YB07 VHC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 12 July 2007.

Is YB07 VHC safe to buy?

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