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YB56 LXH

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,494 mi
Last recorded147,494 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 147,494 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 138,348 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 130,504 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 130,492 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 124,066 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 118,250 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 118,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 115,495 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,429 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing beginning to crack in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 115,429 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing beginning to crack in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,821 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 109,800 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake warning light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,162 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 104,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Stopped working during test (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,019 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,466 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 68,632 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,737 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,468 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,126 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,051 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 LXH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LXH, 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 YB56 LXH registered?

YB56 LXH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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