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YD57 UTA

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,904 mi
Last recorded123,904 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 UTA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 123,904 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 123,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 121,219 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 115,494 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 108,542 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 101,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,449 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,499 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 93,278 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,525 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,670 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,323 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 66,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,865 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,112 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,137 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,305 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,022 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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YD57 UTA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YD57 UTA, 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

How do I check the history of YD57 UTA?

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What year was YD57 UTA registered?

YD57 UTA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is YD57 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD57 UTA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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