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YH57 MPZ

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,739 mi
Last recorded99,739 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 99,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 94,713 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 94,711 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 82,251 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 82,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 75,319 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 75,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,636 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 68,630 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,790 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,831 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,853 miles

Nearside Front tye getting low

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,528 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,879 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,268 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perishing/cracks

Offside Front tyre sidewall perishing/cracks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 31,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 24,777 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 21 Sep 2011 9,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 8,834 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)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

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 MPZ 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 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

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

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