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YG57 MHA

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

220,353 mi
Last recorded220,353 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 MHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 220,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 220,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 216,101 miles

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 207,043 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 193,903 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 179,767 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 179,767 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 162,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 138,873 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 121,790 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 104,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,568 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 MHA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MHA, 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 MHA registered?

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

Is YG57 MHA safe to buy?

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