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YE57 ZZU

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,987 mi
Last recorded157,987 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 157,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 154,993 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 154,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 148,712 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2021 148,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 138,712 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 131,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak from differential

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 123,427 miles

Child seat fitted.

Cut on N/S/R tyre outer side wall but no ply or cord showing. 245/40/r18-93y Runflat

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/r18-93y RunFlat (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 123,427 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/r18-93y RunFlat (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted.

Cut on N/S/R tyre outer side wall but no ply or cord showing. 245/40/r18-93y Runflat

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/r18-93y RunFlat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 113,610 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 113,605 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,827 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,924 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 87,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,203 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,296 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 80,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,546 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)

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 ZZU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

YE57 ZZU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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