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YB56 EVW

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,046 mi
Last recorded137,046 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 EVW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 137,046 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fog missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 137,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fog missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 137,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre void of tread with cords exposed 245/40R18RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre void of tread with cords exposed 245/40R18RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Oct 2021 125,994 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 125,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,607 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 118,169 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 112,554 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 112,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 106,817 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,029 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 98,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,168 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 90,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40R18 93Y RSC. GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT 5 RUN FLAT (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Wiper arm mechanism ball joint worn advise replacement

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,768 miles

engine running too clean to provide sample for smoke meter.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 80,760 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine running too clean to provide sample for smoke meter.

front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,338 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 73,338 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,976 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,434 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyre inner treads wearing

on carrying out diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke test reading due to engine running lean

Fail 6 Dec 2011 57,423 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

offside rear and nearside rear tyre inner treads wearing

on carrying out diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke test reading due to engine running lean

Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,121 miles

engine running too clean to provide sample for smoke meter.

n/s front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,945 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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YB56 EVW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YB56 EVW, 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.

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What year was YB56 EVW registered?

YB56 EVW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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