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YD07 OPZ

2007 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

150,384 mi
Last recorded150,384 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 OPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 150,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 140,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 125,640 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 112,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 105,858 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,683 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 95,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,341 miles

both rear suspension lower arm bushes started to un bond

Pass 22 Feb 2018 88,728 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,194 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,805 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 82,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,921 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 76,126 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,409 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 52,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,624 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,290 miles

Nearside Front 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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YD07 OPZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YD07 OPZ, 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 YD07 OPZ registered?

YD07 OPZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YD07 OPZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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