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YE57 TAV

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,196 mi
Last recorded129,196 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 TAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 129,196 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,858 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 120,674 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 120,660 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,903 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,495 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 106,358 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,942 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,480 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2018 98,480 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,901 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2016 85,385 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,184 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn and low

o/s front inner brake pad worn and near limit

rear brake pads worn and low

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,427 miles

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

offside front tyre on 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,831 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,003 miles

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 TAV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

YE57 TAV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is YE57 TAV safe to buy?

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