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YB56 OJP

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

192,257 mi
Last recorded192,257 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 OJP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 192,257 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 177,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 168,791 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 168,721 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 162,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 155,495 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 149,080 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 141,562 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,006 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 136,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 125,805 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 116,518 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 105,336 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 84,369 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,909 miles

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

Oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,253 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,203 miles

Nearside front bonnet catch partially seized

Fail 16 Feb 2010 43,203 miles

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

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

Nearside front bonnet catch partially seized

Wipers smearing

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 OJP is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black 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 YB56 OJP, 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 OJP registered?

YB56 OJP is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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The MOT history for YB56 OJP 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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