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YC07 OVB

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,342 mi
Last recorded133,342 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 OVB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 133,342 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 133,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake warning light

Pass 1 Sep 2020 125,504 miles

travel in handbrake

Fail 24 Aug 2020 125,504 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,476 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 116,972 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,024 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 112,024 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,528 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 103,528 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,963 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 95,736 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,487 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,723 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 47,723 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,306 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 OVB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

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

Is YC07 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 OVB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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