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YF07 XKK

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,542 mi
Last recorded137,542 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 XKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 137,542 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 137,536 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 127,700 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 124,406 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 124,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 120,372 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 117,272 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 113,726 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 101,792 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 95,693 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,248 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 86,248 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 76,544 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 76,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,062 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,020 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,912 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,655 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,373 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 XKK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XKK, 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

How do I check the history of YF07 XKK?

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What year was YF07 XKK registered?

YF07 XKK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2007.

Is YF07 XKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF07 XKK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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