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YG57 OZH

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,027 mi
Last recorded202,027 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 202,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 198,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2023 187,687 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 187,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 187,525 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured tint fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 176,174 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 176,156 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 175,396 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 170,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear alloy wheel welded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 166,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner road wheel has been repaired by welding, however not thought to be unsafe

Fail 4 Dec 2019 166,551 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing DANGEROUS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner road wheel has been repaired by welding, however not thought to be unsafe

Pass 21 Nov 2018 152,929 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear inner cv. joint diff. seal has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2017 140,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 124,586 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,615 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,204 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,672 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,806 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 48,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front 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)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge

offside wiper blade split

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 OZH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OZH, 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 OZH registered?

YG57 OZH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is YG57 OZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG57 OZH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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