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YE57 CKF

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,726 mi
Last recorded161,726 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 161,726 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 153,925 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under body covers and trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 146,904 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 140,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 140,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 136,907 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 128,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 121,043 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 113,972 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured using the lock (o/s working)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 113,972 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured using the lock (o/s working)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 106,218 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,200 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge and perished in places.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,329 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,089 miles

emission trigger point not met

rear pads wearing low

slight play nearside inner steering arm

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,555 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 56,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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YE57 CKF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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