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YE07 WJU

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,823 mi
Last recorded156,823 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 WJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 156,823 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 156,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 155,617 miles

4x wheel bolts missing

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside bonnet catch defective

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine slightly running rough

steering operation slightly heavy

Fail 22 Aug 2023 155,617 miles

4x wheel bolts missing

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside bonnet catch defective

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine slightly running rough

steering operation slightly heavy

Pass 15 Sep 2022 150,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 130,675 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 122,644 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 114,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 100,021 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,093 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 89,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,072 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 2 Jul 2015 63,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,536 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,662 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,984 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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YE07 WJU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey 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 YE07 WJU, 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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What year was YE07 WJU registered?

YE07 WJU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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