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YG57 HWS

2007 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,275 mi
Last recorded162,275 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 HWS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 162,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 154,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 150,663 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 144,978 miles

Central Front small chip in centre of windsceen

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

Offside Front bumper bracket slightly loose

Pass 27 Nov 2021 135,795 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 123,991 miles

Central Front windscreen chip

Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,310 miles

Central windscreen chip

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 109,428 miles

both front lower suspension arms front bushes perishing

Fail 27 Nov 2018 109,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front lower suspension arms front bushes perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2017 93,328 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 93,328 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 84,500 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 19 May 2016 84,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,605 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2014 59,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,971 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HWS is a 2007 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel 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 YG57 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

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

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