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YG57 VFK

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,000 mi
Last recorded167,000 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 167,000 miles

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

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 8 May 2020 167,000 miles

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

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 165,096 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 156,482 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 156,391 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 147,320 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 136,873 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust gasses not detected

Pass 13 Aug 2014 123,604 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 106,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions to low to detect

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 92,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust eimssions to low to detect

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 92,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust eimssions to low to detect

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,494 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,349 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 69,349 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 VFK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

YG57 VFK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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