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YF57 AAZ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,305 mi
Last recorded142,305 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 AAZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 142,305 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 128,200 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 128,198 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 116,409 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,059 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 102,435 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,695 miles

Offside wiper arm linkage worn

Fail 26 Nov 2018 92,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside wiper arm linkage worn

Pass 24 Nov 2017 85,294 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 76,252 miles

both front tyres treads worn low on inner and outer edges

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

runs to clean to get emissions reading

slight lip on front discs

Pass 21 Nov 2015 64,084 miles

both front tyres tread starting to wear on edges

child seat fitted

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,784 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,820 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,404 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 36,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing from outer edges.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,792 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing from outer edges.

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 AAZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AAZ, 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 YF57 AAZ registered?

YF57 AAZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is YF57 AAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 AAZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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