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YD07 YTR

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,345 mi
Last recorded175,345 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 YTR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 175,345 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 175,345 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 163,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 141,606 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 135,899 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 133,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 131,585 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 131,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 128,184 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 128,184 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 124,532 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2011 124,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 123,346 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)

front tyres scrubbing off inner edges

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 YTR is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YD07 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

YD07 YTR is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is YD07 YTR safe to buy?

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