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YG57 HVS

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,849 mi
Last recorded170,849 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 HVS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 170,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 160,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 151,269 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 151,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 143,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 132,116 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 132,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 121,484 miles

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

nearside & offside front anti roll bar links dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 110,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 94,585 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 94,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 81,099 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,681 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,485 miles

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

n/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,520 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 43,567 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,571 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,216 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 HVS is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVS, 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 YG57 HVS registered?

YG57 HVS is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is YG57 HVS safe to buy?

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