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YF56 LUJ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,318 mi
Last recorded176,318 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 176,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 175,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 151,216 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 151,216 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 130,519 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 105,900 miles

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2017 105,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers / undertrays fitted

slight deterioration in both rear suspension lower arms bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,739 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 88,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking rubber block missing

Fail 13 Jun 2015 88,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking rubber block missing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,815 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2014 79,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low 225 50 17 Y run flat

emissions past ( not detected )

internal light adjsuter adjusted to pass mot

oil leak

tested when wet

Fail 26 Jan 2014 79,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low 225 50 17 Y run flat

emissions past ( not detected )

internal light adjsuter adjusted to pass mot

oil leak

tested when wet

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2011 51,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy wear front brake discs

nearside front jacking point block missing

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,389 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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YF56 LUJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver 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 YF56 LUJ, 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 YF56 LUJ registered?

YF56 LUJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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