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YF57 TXT

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,331 mi
Last recorded196,331 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 TXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 196,331 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 188,103 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 170,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside and Offside rear outer driveshaft joint covered in grease

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 170,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside and Offside rear outer driveshaft joint covered in grease

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 156,422 miles

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

engne covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 150,414 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 146,155 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 14 Jun 2017 140,397 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 6 Jun 2016 133,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 125,209 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre sidewall starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,825 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 82,078 miles

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

n/s/headlight top mountain broken but headlight still in alinement

Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,499 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 51,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate is shorter than the normal size number plate

small stone chips on windscreen

the o/s/f tyre bead protector has a cut on it

Pass 11 Nov 2010 51,056 miles

rear number plate is shorter than the normal size number plate

small stone chips on windscreen

the o/s/f tyre bead protector has a cut on it

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 TXT is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

YF57 TXT is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is YF57 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 TXT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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