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YF07 WEC

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,067 mi
Last recorded148,067 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 WEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 148,067 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 148,058 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 140,620 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 131,010 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,280 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 107,942 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,843 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 84,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 84,744 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,129 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,545 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 61,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,825 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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YF07 WEC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey 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 YF07 WEC, 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 YF07 WEC registered?

YF07 WEC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is YF07 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF07 WEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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