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YC57 ULE

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,906 mi
Last recorded117,906 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 ULE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 117,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 104,368 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 104,367 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 102,056 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,592 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 97,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall chipped

Offside Front tyre sidewall chipped

Pass 15 Jul 2020 96,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall chipped

Offside Front tyre sidewall chipped

Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,853 miles

Nearside Rear tyre (minor sidewall damage)

Offside Front tyre (minor sidewall damage)

Fail 13 Aug 2019 94,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre (minor sidewall damage)

Offside Front tyre (minor sidewall damage)

Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,044 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CHIPPED ON BUFFER

Fail 6 Aug 2018 91,044 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

N/S/REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CHIPPED ON BUFFER

Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,143 miles

both front tyres feathered on outer edges

Fail 10 Aug 2017 86,143 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres feathered on outer edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,551 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,032 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,471 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 58,458 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,115 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 37,918 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,918 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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YC57 ULE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

YC57 ULE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is YC57 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 ULE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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