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YF57 USS

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,764 mi
Last recorded151,764 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 USS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2020 151,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 146,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2018 131,228 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear +perished (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres have cuts on outer wall

Pass 1 Sep 2017 121,849 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 109,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,310 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,190 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,803 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,956 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,988 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 26,983 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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 USS is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 USS, 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 USS registered?

YF57 USS is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is YF57 USS safe to buy?

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