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YB07 ZYW

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,880 mi
Last recorded130,880 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 ZYW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,880 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 130,859 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 121,019 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 105,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,471 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,145 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,575 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,436 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,592 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 ZYW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

YB07 ZYW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 July 2007.

Is YB07 ZYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB07 ZYW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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