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YC07 BCZ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

250,255 mi
Last recorded250,255 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 BCZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 250,255 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 241,885 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 179,983 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 174,337 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 174,017 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended rear side lights and rear fog lights (1.9.4)

Pass 2 May 2017 162,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 162,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 153,504 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 146,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

diesel particle filler warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2014 132,570 miles

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

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

advise wheel alignment for tyre wear

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 29 Mar 2013 116,414 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,951 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,558 miles

plastic cover under bonnet and floor cannot see some parts

traces of oil leaking from diff?

Fail 21 Mar 2011 79,558 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic cover under bonnet and floor cannot see some parts

traces of oil leaking from diff?

Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,767 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 BCZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BCZ, 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 BCZ registered?

YC07 BCZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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