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YK57 RKA

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

208,805 mi
Last recorded208,805 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 RKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 208,805 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 208,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 194,245 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 181,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 174,841 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 169,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 160,597 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 149,374 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 134,572 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 122,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,446 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 110,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,999 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,927 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,951 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,508 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,344 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,379 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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YK57 RKA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RKA, 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 YK57 RKA registered?

YK57 RKA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is YK57 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK57 RKA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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