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YH07 MLU

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,930 mi
Last recorded184,930 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 MLU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2023 184,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 152,273 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 139,691 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 138,796 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 127,106 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 126,659 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 89,409 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 85,935 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 77,118 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,305 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,534 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 46,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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 MLU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MLU, 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

How do I check the history of YH07 MLU?

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What year was YH07 MLU registered?

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

Is YH07 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH07 MLU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH07 MLU have outstanding finance?

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