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YF56 ZNB

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

210,573 mi
Last recorded210,573 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 210,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 205,977 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 204,983 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 193,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COPPER SLIPPED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 189,856 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 189,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 177,311 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 166,058 miles

under body protection fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 152,042 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 134,789 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 118,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel bump stop in poor condition (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front jacking point rubber missing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,059 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 99,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 91,599 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,470 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 80,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,979 miles

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

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 ZNB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNB, 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 ZNB registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF56 ZNB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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