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YE57 OWA

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,578 mi
Last recorded162,578 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 162,578 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear , under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 162,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear , under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 156,719 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 149,809 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 138,285 miles

Front BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - FRONT SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 131,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

drivers seat slight movement-both rear brake discs scored/pitted-rear pads wearing low

engine covers-under trays fitted-both sides front lower arm bushes slightly worn-both sides rear lower bushes slight play-n/s/r shocker slight leak

Fail 17 Mar 2021 131,055 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

drivers seat slight movement-both rear brake discs scored/pitted-rear pads wearing low

engine covers-under trays fitted-both sides front lower arm bushes slightly worn-both sides rear lower bushes slight play-n/s/r shocker slight leak

Pass 7 Oct 2019 126,101 miles

parking brake lever slight travel-x2 rear tyres on limit-drivers seat slight movement-o/s/r brake slightly binding-rear pads worn low-rear suspension arm bushes slight play

x2 rear flexi hoses deteriorated-exhaust flexi deteriorated-oil leak-service and parking brakes passed on limits

Pass 1 Oct 2018 118,940 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 109,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,537 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 97,869 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,867 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,032 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,213 miles

both front tyres scrubbing

front brake discs corrded

Fail 9 Dec 2010 59,213 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres scrubbing

front brake discs corrded

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 OWA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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