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YF07 ZXJ

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

180,245 mi
Last recorded180,245 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 180,245 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 176,212 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 176,185 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 169,241 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 156,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 145,311 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,916 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 133,910 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 122,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 108,670 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,950 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,021 miles

both front tyres and nsr tyre on 3mm

both front tyres worn on inner edges

chip in screen

osr tyre on 2mm

Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,279 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,335 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,632 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,688 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,662 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,621 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,738 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 ZXJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

YF07 ZXJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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The MOT history for YF07 ZXJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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