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YH07 LRK

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

180,329 mi
Last recorded180,329 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 LRK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 180,329 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 173,453 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 173,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 166,257 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 155,879 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 149,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 141,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 127,550 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 111,911 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,890 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,592 miles

emissions to clean for result

Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,690 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 75,712 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,337 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 65,653 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,048 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,622 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 53,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,890 miles

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

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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YH07 LRK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH07 LRK, 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 YH07 LRK registered?

YH07 LRK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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