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YB07 ZWV

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,948 mi
Last recorded148,948 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 ZWV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 148,948 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box right hand mount but exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

headlamps cloudy but beam pattern still visable

Fail 16 Oct 2025 148,948 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box right hand mount but exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

headlamps cloudy but beam pattern still visable

Pass 3 Oct 2024 141,561 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 135,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,117 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm Tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 119,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,265 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 102,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre misshapen on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre misshapen on inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,950 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 85,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,857 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,708 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,730 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 55,711 miles

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

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)

o/s front tyre bold on inner edge(advise replacement)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,406 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 29,059 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 ZWV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

YB07 ZWV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 August 2007.

Is YB07 ZWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB07 ZWV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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