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YE57 LXW

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,189 mi
Last recorded231,189 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 LXW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 231,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 222,841 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 209,988 miles

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

full covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 198,046 miles

full covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2021 198,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

full covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 186,318 miles

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

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

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

slight weep from o/s/r driveshaft outer joint

Pass 14 Nov 2019 185,692 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint metal cover pot corroded/cracked

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint metal cover pot seeping grease

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 185,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint metal cover pot corroded/cracked

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint metal cover pot seeping grease

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 184,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer CV joint leaking grease - boot looks in tact

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 184,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer CV joint leaking grease - boot looks in tact

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 182,389 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 182,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 171,877 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 163,326 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner edges

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2014 153,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust emmisions were so low, acceleration was not detected.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 139,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

offside front tyre worn low outer edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 122,084 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 122,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are badly worn on outer edges.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 95,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 95,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,141 miles

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

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 LXW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

YE57 LXW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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