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YE57 ZYK

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,480 mi
Last recorded199,480 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 ZYK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 199,480 miles

Central Oil leak gearbox ()

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 183,274 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Jan 2015 162,925 miles

slight panel damage to n/s

Pass 27 Jan 2014 147,070 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 147,067 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 125,292 miles

Nearside front tyre slight cuts outer wall

Fail 22 Dec 2012 125,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 107,064 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 107,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 83,442 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 83,442 miles

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

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 ZYK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

YE57 ZYK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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The MOT history for YE57 ZYK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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