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YE57 ZXW

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,886 mi
Last recorded114,886 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 114,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 114,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 104,138 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 104,132 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 94,118 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 90,370 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 86,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 83,144 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

chip in windscreen

engine cover & undertray tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,717 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,885 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,514 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 69,514 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,223 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 59,223 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,923 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,715 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,712 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2010 24,563 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 24,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 ZXW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

YE57 ZXW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is YE57 ZXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 ZXW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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