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YH07 ZWD

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

254,084 mi
Last recorded254,084 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 254,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 244,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 244,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 230,823 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2021 219,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 199,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 187,389 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 175,649 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 19 Jul 2016 162,187 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 153,750 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 144,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 137,969 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 118,262 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 99,282 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,993 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 ZWD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD registered?

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

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