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YF07 ZBE

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,679 mi
Last recorded95,679 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 ZBE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,687 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,468 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 71,238 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 69,532 miles

n/s /r quarter slightly damage.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 186,227 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 186,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 174,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 165,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 165,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 147,149 miles

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

Offside front tyre has uneven wear on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2012 147,149 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre has uneven wear on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2010 108,167 miles

covers fitted under vehicle hard to see some testable items

Pass 28 May 2010 100,829 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 100,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 ZBE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE?

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What year was YF07 ZBE registered?

YF07 ZBE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2007.

Is YF07 ZBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF07 ZBE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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