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YC57 DFD

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,886 mi
Last recorded131,886 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 DFD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 131,886 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 131,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 130,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,375 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 128,722 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 126,875 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear lower arms, front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 125,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arms, front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 123,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 122,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 119,923 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Oct 2016 117,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 115,420 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,867 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,341 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,145 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 66,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,839 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs pitted/rusty

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,093 miles

Both front and rear disc brakes have some minor pitting/corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YC57 DFD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YC57 DFD, 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 YC57 DFD registered?

YC57 DFD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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