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YF07 ZTC

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,910 mi
Last recorded176,910 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 176,910 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2026 176,910 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2025 175,788 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 171,943 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2023 165,373 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 161,684 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 153,418 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 147,127 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 138,730 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 138,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2018 126,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 113,907 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 103,988 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 6 Jan 2014 92,010 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 92,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,108 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 75,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,315 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

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 ZTC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

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

Is YF07 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF07 ZTC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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