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YJ07 RDG

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

390,774 mi
Last recorded390,774 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 RDG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 390,774 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body tray fitted

tested in wet condition

Fail 13 Mar 2023 390,774 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body tray fitted

tested in wet condition

Pass 1 Dec 2021 371,933 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Jul 2020 364,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil / evidence of oil leaking in the past (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 12 Jul 2019 345,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 345,991 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 321,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 321,622 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 295,811 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 295,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 264,649 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 264,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 224,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 224,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 183,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 132,712 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 132,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,724 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 94,719 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,068 miles

f discs slight lip

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,340 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 54,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 RDG is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 YJ07 RDG, 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 RDG registered?

YJ07 RDG is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 23 August 2007.

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