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YD57 BFP

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,370 mi
Last recorded185,370 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 BFP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 185,370 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Underbody covers fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2022 175,974 miles

rear c.v boots have a pin hole but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 10 Nov 2021 171,512 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 171,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 148,159 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 148,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 130,598 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 120,221 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 110,763 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 103,346 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,839 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,833 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,403 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,032 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011
Fail 30 Aug 2011 31,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 23,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,840 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YD57 BFP is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YD57 BFP, 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 YD57 BFP registered?

YD57 BFP is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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