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YD57 UTC

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

351,681 mi
Last recorded351,681 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 UTC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 351,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2025 185,691 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking off on shoulder edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Fail 17 Mar 2025 185,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking off on shoulder edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2024 164,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad 3mm nsf outer pad 6-7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep osr diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 150,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 137,105 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 124,657 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 108,993 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,915 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 102,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,742 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,370 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,290 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,388 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,951 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 52,331 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,465 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 38,904 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 38,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UTC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTC, 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.

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YD57 UTC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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