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YH57 LWK

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,620 mi
Last recorded122,620 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 LWK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 122,620 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 122,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 112,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 101,582 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,161 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,405 miles

both front tyres are wearing on extreme edges

Fail 10 Sep 2012 83,405 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are wearing on extreme edges

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,286 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,530 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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YH57 LWK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWK, 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 LWK?

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What year was YH57 LWK registered?

YH57 LWK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is YH57 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH57 LWK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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