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YG57 BZW

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,128 mi
Last recorded169,128 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 BZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 169,128 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 166,160 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 161,811 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 155,545 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 149,598 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 141,367 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 124,050 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 124,050 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 97,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut on tread

Fail 28 Apr 2018 97,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut on tread

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,332 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,530 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,696 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 50,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,582 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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YG57 BZW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YG57 BZW, 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 YG57 BZW registered?

YG57 BZW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is YG57 BZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG57 BZW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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