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YF57 FUU

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,245 mi
Last recorded180,245 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 FUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 180,245 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 176,737 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 171,662 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 164,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 154,605 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 145,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 129,289 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 129,288 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,586 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 114,586 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,587 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 100,587 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 100,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,519 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 91,519 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,765 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

under body sheild fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,099 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 34,099 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 29,507 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 FUU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FUU, 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

How do I check the history of YF57 FUU?

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What year was YF57 FUU registered?

YF57 FUU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is YF57 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 FUU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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