CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF57 ULP

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,494 mi
Last recorded107,494 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 ULP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 107,494 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 106,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 106,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 104,448 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2023 104,448 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2022 99,181 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,287 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,947 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge very close to limit boarderline

Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,834 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre starting to perish where outer wall meets tread

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,183 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,792 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 71,914 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,951 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r wheel starting to crack

o/s/r wheel been welded

Fail 6 Dec 2014 66,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r wheel starting to crack

o/s/r wheel been welded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 61,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,467 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,310 miles

both rear tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,456 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF57 ULP is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ULP, 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 ULP?

You can check the full history of YF57 ULP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF57 ULP registered?

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

Is YF57 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 ULP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF57 ULP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF57 ULP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.