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YG57 MHZ

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

221,531 mi
Last recorded221,531 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 MHZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 221,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 215,698 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (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))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 209,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 202,382 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 202,382 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 193,035 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 192,958 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 186,060 miles

warning message on dash for particulate filter

Fail 20 Feb 2019 185,953 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

particulate filter warning message on dash

Pass 22 Feb 2018 289,849 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 170,661 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 153,989 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 153,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 143,507 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 143,320 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 134,226 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 134,226 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 112,448 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,537 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 MHZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MHZ, 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 MHZ registered?

YG57 MHZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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