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YG07 ZKK

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,297 mi
Last recorded85,297 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 ZKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 85,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake in need of attention

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,920 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre to rear at the rear has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 72,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre to rear at the rear has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 67,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 8 Oct 2019 62,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,932 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 53,902 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 44,132 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 40,997 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,806 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 38,805 miles

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

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

front wipers smear

Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,856 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,163 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,916 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,999 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 ZKK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZKK, 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 ZKK registered?

YG07 ZKK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2007.

Is YG07 ZKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG07 ZKK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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