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YE57 TBY

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,454 mi
Last recorded134,454 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 134,454 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 126,944 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 115,211 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 115,078 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end loose locking nut loose to ball joint (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 98,983 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 98,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 84,407 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,946 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,231 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,496 miles

emission not read.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,616 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 TBY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

YE57 TBY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 November 2007.

Is YE57 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 TBY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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