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YK07 OUH

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,368 mi
Last recorded176,368 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 OUH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 176,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 174,425 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 174,425 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 168,756 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to tread depth limit

Pass 16 Jul 2019 164,776 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 158,340 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 152,945 miles

Condition of rear brakes

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle inspection Ltd

Pass 16 Jul 2016 141,953 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 133,221 miles

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 18 Jun 2014 121,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 105,453 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 105,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,818 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 87,818 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,370 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,407 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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YK07 OUH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YK07 OUH, 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 YK07 OUH registered?

YK07 OUH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2007.

Is YK07 OUH safe to buy?

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