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YE57 TYP

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,846 mi
Last recorded158,846 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 TYP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 158,846 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 149,588 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 149,528 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 149,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade missing both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 143,132 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2015 132,948 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 123,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,847 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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,203 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,654 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 51,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,234 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 TYP is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

YE57 TYP is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is YE57 TYP safe to buy?

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