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YB57 KDX

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,110 mi
Last recorded106,110 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 KDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 106,110 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 102,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level stop lamp has a few bulbs out

nail in off side rear tyre

oil leak from around gear box area

power steering fluid low

Fail 10 Jan 2020 102,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level stop lamp has a few bulbs out

nail in off side rear tyre

oil leak from around gear box area

power steering fluid low

Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,483 miles

near side wiper poor

off side wiper linkage worn

tailgate strut inop

Fail 25 Apr 2019 98,483 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

near side wiper poor

off side wiper linkage worn

tailgate strut inop

Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,483 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 89,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 81,380 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 74,515 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 74,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 66,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OIL LEVEL MIN.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 66,897 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 57,187 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,765 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,097 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 38,097 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,700 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 KDX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB57 KDX, 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 YB57 KDX registered?

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

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