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YE57 YTX

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,576 mi
Last recorded145,576 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 YTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 145,576 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing water

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 131,836 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 131,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 114,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 102,427 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 102,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,012 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade slight torn but wipe screen effecit]vly

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,573 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,552 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,725 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,536 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,288 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,998 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,054 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)

both front tyres wearing smooth on edges

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 YTX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YTX, 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 YTX registered?

YE57 YTX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is YE57 YTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 YTX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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