CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF56 YWN

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 147,513 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2023 140,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 26 Jul 2023 140,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 9 May 2022 124,932 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 116,037 miles

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

full undertray and covers

Pass 25 Aug 2020 115,317 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 113,523 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 107,834 miles

both rear tyres 2.5mm

Fail 15 Aug 2018 107,834 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 2.5mm

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,267 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,267 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,034 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 87,034 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,374 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,814 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,052 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 59,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,639 miles

front brake discs worn o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits o/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge n/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear discs slight wear

Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,617 miles

front brake discs worn . o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2011 43,617 miles

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

front brake discs worn . o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,121 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF56 YWN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YWN, 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

How do I check the history of YF56 YWN?

You can check the full history of YF56 YWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF56 YWN registered?

YF56 YWN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 January 2007.

Is YF56 YWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 YWN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF56 YWN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF56 YWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.