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YK57 HLJ

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

175,667 mi
Last recorded175,667 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 HLJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 175,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 169,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 155,759 miles

front subframe slightly corroded no where near excessive or dangerous

Pass 25 Feb 2023 143,930 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

ns foglight insecure

oil leak

osr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2022 132,468 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,156 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 107,919 miles

engine underside and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2018 97,402 miles

engine, under and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 86,778 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 139,635 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eng underside and outer sill covers

Pass 24 Sep 2016 74,327 miles

engine/under and sill covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,151 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,714 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 19 Aug 2013 44,968 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,968 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,648 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,099 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 32,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,784 miles

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

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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YK57 HLJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YK57 HLJ, 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 YK57 HLJ registered?

YK57 HLJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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