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YG07 WZL

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,515 mi
Last recorded170,515 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 WZL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 170,515 miles

Offside Front Disc brake back plate insecure. Advise to repair.

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 170,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Disc brake back plate insecure. Advise to repair.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 158,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 117,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 117,385 miles

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

Offside outer sill cover is insecure

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 114,557 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 114,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2015 103,813 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,366 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,101 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,362 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 37,362 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 WZL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZL, 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.

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What year was YG07 WZL registered?

YG07 WZL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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