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YH07 LYJ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,580 mi
Last recorded146,580 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 LYJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 146,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 137,994 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 137,994 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 128,594 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 128,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

bulb warning lamp on dash

knocking from front suspension

o/s mirror damaged

o/s wiper arm corroded

slight lift / knocking to o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 9 Dec 2022 123,863 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 120,520 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear flexi brake hoses perishing and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Bulb failure message on dash

Hazard flashing fast

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper level brake light partially inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray damaged

n/s reverse light inop

o/s/f inner side light dim

Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,884 miles

N/S/R reverse light inoperative

hazards flashing fast

slight knock/noise from O/S/F suspension

Fail 24 Nov 2020 116,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

N/S/R reverse light inoperative

hazards flashing fast

slight knock/noise from O/S/F suspension

Pass 4 Dec 2019 112,887 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 112,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Fouling on subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Fouling on subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

O/s/r reverse lamp inop

Pass 6 Dec 2018 105,015 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 105,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,628 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 85,628 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,850 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 78,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,425 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,022 miles

exhaust emissions to low to record

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,549 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 47,549 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,265 miles

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

wiper blades noisy across windscreen.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,916 miles

Several minor chips on windscreen.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,214 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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YH07 LYJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YH07 LYJ, 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 YH07 LYJ registered?

YH07 LYJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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