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YF56 ZJZ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,476 mi
Last recorded119,476 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 119,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 113,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 104,298 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,778 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,249 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 82,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 77,173 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 77,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,786 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,918 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,601 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,360 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 68,360 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,155 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 63,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both fromt tyres wearing on inside edges

oil dampness on undertray beneath vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,335 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,896 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 45,896 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZJZ 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 81%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

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

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