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YG57 YBR

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,879 mi
Last recorded210,879 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 210,879 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 209,939 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2024 205,952 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2024 205,025 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 201,616 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 188,190 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 188,128 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 179,717 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 152,370 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 139,109 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 139,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 127,365 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 127,235 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 101,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,674 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,943 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 YBR is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

YG57 YBR is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is YG57 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG57 YBR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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