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YH57 LWT

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,917 mi
Last recorded158,917 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 158,917 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 153,204 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 147,705 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 135,782 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2022 135,782 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 128,638 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 121,904 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 115,600 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 108,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 96,605 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 95,102 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,615 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 79,554 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,322 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 70,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,443 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,082 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)

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 LWT is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LWT, 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 YH57 LWT registered?

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

Is YH57 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH57 LWT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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