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YF56 MKA

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

303,265 mi
Last recorded303,265 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 303,265 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 171,678 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2018 171,678 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 162,947 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 152,683 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 144,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 95,682 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,828 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 MKA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF56 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

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

Is YF56 MKA safe to buy?

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