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YH57 YWM

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,530 mi
Last recorded124,530 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 YWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 124,530 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 106,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,977 miles

Central Rear Part of high mounted stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,347 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish, recommend replacing

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,423 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre worn close to legal limit ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 80,636 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,308 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 76,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,361 miles

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

Screw in O/S/F tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,783 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,414 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,735 miles

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

wiper blades smearing on screen

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 10,899 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 YWM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

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

Is YH57 YWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH57 YWM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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