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YE57 DYX

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,933 mi
Last recorded137,933 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 DYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 137,933 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2024 136,086 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 133,337 miles

Front Under tray fitted

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 133,337 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Under tray fitted

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 130,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 127,086 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted underneath

Pass 6 Oct 2020 121,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut / Worn slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear sub frame mounts slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,983 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion around rear sub frame mountings

Fail 17 Oct 2019 115,983 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubber detached (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion around rear sub frame mountings

Pass 23 Oct 2018 107,952 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 101,331 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 93,237 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,740 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the edges.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,741 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,216 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 73,214 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,934 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,310 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,501 miles

passed emission too low to register on test

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 DYX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black 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 YE57 DYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE57 DYX registered?

YE57 DYX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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