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YF07 WFY

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,709 mi
Last recorded120,709 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 WFY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 120,709 miles

o/s/r drive shaft outer cv gator deterioated

Fail 6 Sep 2016 120,709 miles

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

o/s/r drive shaft outer cv gator deterioated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 108,913 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 82,682 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 18 Jul 2012 61,632 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 61,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,193 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,399 miles

Offside 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)

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 WFY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF07 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

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

Is YF07 WFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF07 WFY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF07 WFY have outstanding finance?

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