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YE57 ZNY

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,334 mi
Last recorded217,334 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 217,334 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 217,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe and flexi pipe retaining clip missing. flexi rubbing shock absorber (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 210,695 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent in middle (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 210,695 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent in middle (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 200,449 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 200,444 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 179,557 miles

handbrake lever needs adjusting

Pass 31 Jan 2022 163,965 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 154,553 miles

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

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

parking brake travel long

Pass 3 Feb 2020 145,829 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 145,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 136,648 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 126,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,308 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,272 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 97,270 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,847 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 84,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,552 miles

both front and both rear tyes wearing on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,997 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,164 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 ZNY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZNY, 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 ZNY registered?

YE57 ZNY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is YE57 ZNY safe to buy?

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