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YE57 CBF

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

246,276 mi
Last recorded246,276 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 CBF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 246,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 235,252 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 218,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 329,839 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 193,475 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 193,454 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 184,122 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 170,051 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil residue on under-trays

Pass 14 Nov 2016 155,101 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2015 142,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 129,539 miles

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 16 Nov 2013 114,620 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 114,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,135 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,734 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,347 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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YE57 CBF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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