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YH57 YCY

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,382 mi
Last recorded162,382 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 162,382 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed

Fail 7 Jun 2018 162,382 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle is Under-sealed

Pass 23 Aug 2017 156,800 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 156,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre also cracked and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also cracked and perished on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also cracked and perished on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 131,222 miles

Oil leak

Under Trays & covers fitted to vehicle.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 131,192 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under Trays & covers fitted to vehicle.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 121,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 121,868 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,977 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 109,977 miles

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

ADVISE ALL TYRES WORN LOW+NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE

Pass 3 Oct 2012 107,367 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 107,367 miles

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

Emissions too clean/low to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2011 97,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,151 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,629 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 YCY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

YH57 YCY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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