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YF57 UWH

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,702 mi
Last recorded152,702 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 152,702 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2026 152,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 144,295 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2025 144,225 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2024 135,287 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2024 135,210 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 124,108 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 114,065 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 113,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 105,904 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 104,638 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,202 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,250 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 83,630 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,097 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,307 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 61,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,031 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,477 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

wipers smearing

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 UWH 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 73.7%.

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 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 UWH, 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 UWH?

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What year was YF57 UWH registered?

YF57 UWH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is YF57 UWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 UWH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF57 UWH have outstanding finance?

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