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YB56 GVO

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,146 mi
Last recorded157,146 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 GVO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2023 157,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 149,394 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 139,998 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2020 133,447 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2019 128,217 miles

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 19 Jul 2019 128,217 miles

Nearside Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,828 miles

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

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2017 116,015 miles

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

undertry& engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 107,579 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 103,739 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 103,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,074 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,957 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 89,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,080 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,396 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 51,396 miles

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)

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 40,061 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,061 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 GVO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

YB56 GVO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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