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YJ07 KMS

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

191,462 mi
Last recorded191,462 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 KMS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 191,462 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 185,562 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 175,091 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 167,994 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 161,731 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 156,365 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 154,271 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 151,036 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2018 149,061 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 144,180 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 141,825 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 125,885 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 100,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,043 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 89,043 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,460 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

fuel tank straps slack

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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YJ07 KMS is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 YJ07 KMS, 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 YJ07 KMS registered?

YJ07 KMS is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 24 August 2007.

Is YJ07 KMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ07 KMS 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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