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YG07 XFT

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,873 mi
Last recorded161,873 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 161,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 156,712 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 156,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 148,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 116,656 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

one bulb inop in n/s/r side light

windscreen cracked not impairing drivers view of road

Pass 7 Jan 2016 95,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

one bulb inop in n/s/r side light

Pass 6 Dec 2014 82,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,643 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,188 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 39,184 miles

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

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 XFT is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

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

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