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YH57 DDL

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,526 mi
Last recorded195,526 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 DDL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 195,526 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 188,044 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 173,604 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 162,372 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 149,941 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 149,941 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 140,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 131,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's slightly worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 131,213 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's slightly worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 122,867 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 122,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 116,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 86,533 miles

rear tyres low 3mm fronts low on edges

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 DDL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH57 DDL, 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 YH57 DDL registered?

YH57 DDL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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