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YL07 GYF

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,878 mi
Last recorded163,878 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 GYF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 163,878 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 158,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 258,977 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 153,739 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside tailgate shock does not function as intended

Pass 31 Aug 2018 145,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre severely perished.

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

Offside Tailgate shock damaged.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 138,830 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 128,988 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 116,026 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 115,757 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2014 99,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,741 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 84,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Number plate spacing of figures appears incorrect.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 83,174 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Number plate spacing of figures appears incorrect.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,175 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,824 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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YL07 GYF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL07 GYF, 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 YL07 GYF registered?

YL07 GYF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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