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YG07 WVP

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,280 mi
Last recorded140,280 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 WVP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 140,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 138,953 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 135,047 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 135,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 131,502 miles

Oil leak underside ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 131,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak underside ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,262 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Tyre wearing inside edge.

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 20 Feb 2015 101,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,226 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Wipers smeary.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,779 miles

front wipers smeary

nearside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,819 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,818 miles

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

offside front inner side light inop

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

scrtch marks on o/s sill panel

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,510 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 41,509 miles

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

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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YG07 WVP is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YG07 WVP, 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 YG07 WVP registered?

YG07 WVP is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is YG07 WVP safe to buy?

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