MOT Status
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146,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
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
N/S/R reverse light inoperative
hazards flashing fast
slight knock/noise from O/S/F suspension
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust emissions to low to record
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
damage wheel rims.
small stone chips front windscreen.
wiper blades noisy across windscreen.
Several minor chips on windscreen.
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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YH07 LYJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.
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