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YJ07 KSB

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

204,910 mi
Last recorded204,910 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 KSB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 204,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 204,508 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 203,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 202,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 200,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 192,575 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 183,092 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 172,786 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 154,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 131,919 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 115,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 99,914 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 87,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2012 69,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,012 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 34,048 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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YJ07 KSB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 YJ07 KSB, 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 YJ07 KSB registered?

YJ07 KSB is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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The MOT history for YJ07 KSB 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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