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YC57 WPV

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,565 mi
Last recorded101,565 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 WPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,294 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,025 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,187 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outside edge.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,921 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,169 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,130 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 59,130 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,610 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,088 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,085 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 56,214 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,613 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,609 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 38,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,457 miles

advise- rear tyres close to limit.

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 WPV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol 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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

YC57 WPV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is YC57 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 WPV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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