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YH57 DAO

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,177 mi
Last recorded113,177 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 DAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 113,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 111,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 109,177 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 106,448 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 102,174 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 97,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,781 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 93,781 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,880 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 69,100 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 65,780 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,063 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 62,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,734 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,473 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,687 miles

offside rear inner tyrewall damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,696 miles

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 30,692 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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YH57 DAO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YH57 DAO, 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 YH57 DAO?

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What year was YH57 DAO registered?

YH57 DAO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is YH57 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH57 DAO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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