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YC07 JUU

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,161 mi
Last recorded169,161 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 169,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip stones several places (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2021 152,142 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 139,946 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 132,603 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 123,772 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 115,423 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 115,423 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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,805 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 May 2016 98,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 82,172 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 82,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,060 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 70,060 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 59,383 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,508 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have cracks on tread and worn on outer edges. 4mm

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,037 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 JUU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JUU, 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 YC07 JUU registered?

YC07 JUU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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