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YC07 VOV

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,955 mi
Last recorded151,955 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 151,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 141,283 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 131,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 124,004 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 118,375 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,943 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 114,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/50 ZRF17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus balding and cracking treads (5.2.3 (e))

some LED's not working centre brake lamp

Fail 22 Jan 2020 110,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus balding and cracking treads (5.2.3 (e))

some LED's not working centre brake lamp

Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,445 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,174 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 95,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,939 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,614 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

centre stop light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2015 78,614 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

centre stop light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,701 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,862 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut to cords on the tread.

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 VOV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

YC07 VOV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 9 May 2007.

Is YC07 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 VOV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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