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YF57 EHZ

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,409 mi
Last recorded183,409 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 EHZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 183,409 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 168,419 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 168,417 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 149,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 133,878 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 121,735 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 104,893 miles

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

underbody trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2018 104,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40r18 rf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 99,086 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,433 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 92,431 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,411 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 75,182 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,332 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,474 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,019 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,022 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 EHZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue 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 EHZ, 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 EHZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF57 EHZ 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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