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YE57 TXO

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,083 mi
Last recorded123,083 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 123,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 118,291 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 112,650 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 104,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,304 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 94,528 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,600 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 74,465 miles

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

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 50,118 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 50,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 38,439 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,865 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 34,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,299 miles

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)

low emitter

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,731 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 TXO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE57 TXO registered?

YE57 TXO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is YE57 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 TXO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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