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YB56 WCA

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,487 mi
Last recorded135,487 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 WCA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 135,487 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 OF 2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 128,071 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 122,283 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 112,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 108,021 miles

bonnet struts weak.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,615 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 151,834 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 138,664 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 125,591 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 76,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 71,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,407 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 60,281 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,869 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,900 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 40,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WCA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

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

Is YB56 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB56 WCA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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