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YK07 VJO

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,167 mi
Last recorded138,167 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 138,167 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 128,074 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 128,074 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 118,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 108,029 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 95,356 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 95,356 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 92,171 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 92,171 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,228 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 80,606 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,257 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 65,257 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 61,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,579 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,565 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Feb 2015 53,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 49,593 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,593 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,673 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 43,672 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre inner tread seperating

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,581 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 3 Oct 2011 35,581 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,021 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 VJO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YK07 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

YK07 VJO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2007.

Is YK07 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK07 VJO shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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