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YE57 TEU

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,138 mi
Last recorded151,138 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 TEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 151,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-tray fitted preventing full obs

Fail 9 Mar 2021 149,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 136,084 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level brake light output reduced by window tint (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on n/s/r arm torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view rear screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 136,084 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level brake light output reduced by window tint (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on n/s/r arm torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view rear screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 121,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rear windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced rear window tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 121,137 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rear windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced rear window tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,551 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,362 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,310 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 61,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 35,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,369 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,395 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 TEU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

YE57 TEU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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