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YF56 ZRO

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

242,915 mi
Last recorded242,915 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 242,915 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))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 215,616 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s over inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 183,098 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 156,504 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 118,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 118,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,189 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 88,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,075 miles

nearside front tyre damage to outer wall

Fail 7 Jan 2016 82,049 miles

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

nearside front tyre damage to outer wall

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,139 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,813 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,882 miles

floor pan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2013 58,883 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

floor pan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,398 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,777 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 ZRO 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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

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

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