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YF56 ZXV

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,199 mi
Last recorded92,199 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 ZXV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 92,199 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 87,739 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 81,950 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Full under body protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.

Handbrake service, inspection, adjustment advised.

Mole grips situated on engine brace. Remvoal advised.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 81,950 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Full under body protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.

Handbrake service, inspection, adjustment advised.

Mole grips situated on engine brace. Remvoal advised.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 81,950 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Full under body protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.

Handbrake service, inspection, adjustment advised.

Mole grips situated on engine brace. Remvoal advised.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 75,943 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 75,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,670 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,406 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,347 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,693 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,074 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,771 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,953 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 31,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,396 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 23,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 12,676 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 11,187 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 ZXV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

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

Is YF56 ZXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 ZXV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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