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YC57 UWV

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,452 mi
Last recorded197,452 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 197,452 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 182,331 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 161,709 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 143,921 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 143,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 129,505 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 118,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 115,882 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 115,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,244 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,648 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 93,648 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,284 miles

slight oil leak under gearbox area

Fail 29 Aug 2015 84,162 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,041 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,232 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,526 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 55,523 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,244 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,534 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 UWV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC57 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

YC57 UWV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is YC57 UWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 UWV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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