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YE57 CYJ

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,055 mi
Last recorded174,055 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 CYJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 174,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 174,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 162,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 162,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 152,818 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 145,528 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 136,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 110,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,031 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 94,028 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle NEAR SIDE SLOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,356 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,412 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 72,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 6 May 2015 67,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 59,945 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,013 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,184 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,833 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 CYJ 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 78.9%.

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 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

YE57 CYJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is YE57 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 CYJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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