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YF57 EKN

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

177,627 mi
Last recorded177,627 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 177,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 177,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 168,038 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 152,767 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 139,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 137,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x cracking (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 137,158 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 121,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 117,686 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,560 miles

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,957 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,364 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,125 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,639 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,359 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,015 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 EKN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EKN, 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 EKN registered?

YF57 EKN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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