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YF56 KSX

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

234,489 mi
Last recorded234,489 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 234,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 229,095 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 220,544 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 213,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 202,753 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 202,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 193,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 183,056 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 147,261 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 147,261 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2011 91,911 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 91,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,960 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,214 miles

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

off side front tyre badly feathered on inner edge.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 38,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

off side front tyre badly feathered on inner edge.

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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YF56 KSX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF56 KSX, 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 YF56 KSX registered?

YF56 KSX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 February 2007.

Is YF56 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 KSX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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