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YK57 YRT

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,254 mi
Last recorded133,254 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 YRT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 133,254 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 127,832 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 124,956 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,244 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 110,786 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 97,865 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 97,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,193 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,913 miles

axle oily

Pass 8 Oct 2018 79,063 miles

axle oily

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,730 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,036 miles

front tyres wearing inner

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 59,932 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,338 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 50,105 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,699 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 39,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,843 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 YRT is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol 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 YRT, 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 YRT registered?

YK57 YRT is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 2 November 2007.

Is YK57 YRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK57 YRT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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