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YF07 ZHN

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,467 mi
Last recorded153,467 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 ZHN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 153,467 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 149,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH SIDES (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 142,232 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 128,757 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 121,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 115,813 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 115,813 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 106,529 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right lefthand headlight (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 99,375 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 99,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2016 91,024 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,449 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,248 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,263 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,263 miles

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

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,748 miles

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

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

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 ZHN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZHN, 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.

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What year was YF07 ZHN registered?

YF07 ZHN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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