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YF57 AAX

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,320 mi
Last recorded148,320 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 AAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 148,320 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forermost suspension arms bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner offside rear inner position light not working

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

windscreen damaged offside

Pass 22 Jan 2020 143,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 136,330 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,645 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 116,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 16 Feb 2016 116,896 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lense (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all x4, 1 bolt missing on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2015 96,774 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 96,774 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,206 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,338 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,423 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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YF57 AAX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YF57 AAX, 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 YF57 AAX registered?

YF57 AAX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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