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YG57 VOA

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,939 mi
Last recorded153,939 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 VOA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 153,939 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 153,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 147,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 147,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 139,540 miles

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

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

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 9 Mar 2022 127,260 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 120,088 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 115,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge and perished

Nearside Rear handbrake lazy

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge, cut outer edge in tread

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

both rear suspension arm front bush slightly worn

front anti roll bar has signs of rubbing on bar

rear brake discs worn outer face outer edge

rear flexy brake hose's perishing

under tray fitted - damp

Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,009 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2017 101,664 miles

Diesel emissions to clean for smoke test

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,527 miles

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

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 19 Oct 2015 81,311 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

to clean to diesel test

Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

to clean to diesel test

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel to clean for test

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,762 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 VOA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

YG57 VOA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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