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YG07 XDU

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,886 mi
Last recorded150,886 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 150,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 138,769 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 135,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 131,190 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 131,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 113,177 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 101,601 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 101,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 94,659 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 69,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut

Offside Rear tyre cut

Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,660 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 44,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,894 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 30,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,909 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,826 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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YG07 XDU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue 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 YG07 XDU, 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 XDU registered?

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

Is YG07 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG07 XDU 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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