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YF57 UOM

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,437 mi
Last recorded184,437 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 UOM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 184,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 172,256 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 162,336 miles

Offside Rear Inner side cqut

Fail 16 Jan 2024 162,335 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine side wall cut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner side cqut

Pass 19 Jan 2023 146,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 134,372 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 134,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,200 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 95,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing & bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit 245.40.18

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit 245.40.18

engine cover & under tray fitted , oil leak , diff leak.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 95,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing & bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit 245.40.18

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit 245.40.18

engine cover & under tray fitted , oil leak , diff leak.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 88,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 76,763 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,600 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,409 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 UOM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

YF57 UOM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 December 2007.

Is YF57 UOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 UOM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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