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YE57 BWO

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

269,699 mi
Last recorded269,699 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 BWO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 269,699 miles

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2024 261,290 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 249,980 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 249,980 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 235,228 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 223,053 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 212,868 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 200,777 miles

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 193,020 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 174,544 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 165,199 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 154,944 miles

Both Rear tyres worn low on edges.

Nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Feb 2015 133,304 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 133,303 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 115,818 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,692 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,604 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 72,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Feb 2011 55,524 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog light broken

Fail 2 Dec 2010 53,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog light broken

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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YE57 BWO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YE57 BWO, 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 YE57 BWO registered?

YE57 BWO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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