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YC07 AXZ

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,076 mi
Last recorded115,076 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 AXZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 115,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 106,811 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing low .and wearing on the edges

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 106,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing low .and wearing on the edges

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 100,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 97,524 miles

Offside Front Outer side light inop

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 94,170 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 94,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,549 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,187 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,845 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 83,754 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 78,311 miles

upper stop lamp not connected

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,501 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 74,501 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,424 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 50,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,301 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 43,301 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emission limits were tested & met but the dsm could not register the readings

o/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emission limits were tested & met but the dsm could not register the readings

Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,626 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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YC07 AXZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC07 AXZ, 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 YC07 AXZ registered?

YC07 AXZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is YC07 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 AXZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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