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YF57 VUU

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,052 mi
Last recorded172,052 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 VUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 172,052 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 157,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 151,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 150,732 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 150,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 139,880 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,655 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 11 Jun 2019 104,655 miles

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

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 29 May 2018 94,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear slight play in wheel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear diff damp

Pass 19 May 2016 78,880 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 66,692 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 66,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,529 miles

noise on offside rear

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,750 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 52,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 45,042 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 46,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,425 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 VUU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

YF57 VUU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is YF57 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 VUU 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.

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