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YH57 LKD

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

212,200 mi
Last recorded212,200 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 LKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 212,200 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 205,240 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 197,246 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 197,246 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 188,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 188,896 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 179,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 179,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 168,611 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 168,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2020 159,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 146,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 129,506 miles

Offside windscreen wiper linkage badly worn

Fail 30 Apr 2018 129,506 miles

Offside windscreen wiper linkage badly worn

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 103,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 90,795 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,995 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,990 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,120 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LKD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LKD, 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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YH57 LKD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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