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YC57 FFZ

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 FFZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 132,526 miles

full under trays fitted covering testable items

handbrake requirements only just met

Pass 23 Nov 2018 99,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 98,084 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 98,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,487 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,395 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 74,957 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 74,887 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,617 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 43,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,954 miles

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

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 FFZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YC57 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

YC57 FFZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is YC57 FFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 FFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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