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YE57 YUA

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,936 mi
Last recorded143,936 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 143,936 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 136,634 miles

outer sill covers fitted both sides

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2020 136,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted both sides

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 135,103 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2018 132,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 124,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit to rear all four (4.1.E.1)

under tray fited

Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,089 miles

under tray fited

Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,512 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 81,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 69,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bulb failure warning light on

front tyres inner edges worn

rear brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,777 miles

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

bulb failure warning light on

front tyres inner edges worn

rear brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,108 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,588 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 YUA 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 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

YE57 YUA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is YE57 YUA safe to buy?

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