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YG57 HXX

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,555 mi
Last recorded91,555 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 HXX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 91,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

grease around n/s rear outer cv boot

Fail 5 Mar 2025 91,552 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

grease around n/s rear outer cv boot

Pass 9 Mar 2024 85,807 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 85,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,892 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 79,892 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washer jets (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 70,560 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 60,214 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 56,368 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,709 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,108 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 33,025 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,650 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,795 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,827 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,279 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 HXX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YG57 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

YG57 HXX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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