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YB57 HRO

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,329 mi
Last recorded102,329 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 HRO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 102,329 miles

headlamp beam image clarity poor.RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED.both

Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,652 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 90,390 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 81,501 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 81,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,854 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 62,155 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,294 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,005 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,064 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 46,001 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,610 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,886 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 40,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,161 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,173 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 35,172 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 30,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,709 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 17,623 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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YB57 HRO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB57 HRO, 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 YB57 HRO registered?

YB57 HRO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is YB57 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 HRO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB57 HRO have outstanding finance?

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