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YF57 DZS

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

266,880 mi
Last recorded266,880 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 DZS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 266,880 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 266,847 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 262,133 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 262,074 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 255,296 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 250,015 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 249,980 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 219,897 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 201,134 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 180,831 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 180,484 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 153,015 miles

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

bolt missing from offside headlamp, not insecure

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 133,303 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 91,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn

both rear and nearside front tyres ON LEGAL LIMITS 245/40/18 run flats

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,358 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 43,102 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,089 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,188 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 33,038 miles

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

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 DZS is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YF57 DZS, 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 DZS registered?

YF57 DZS is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is YF57 DZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 DZS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF57 DZS have outstanding finance?

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