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YL07 XPZ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,112 mi
Last recorded149,112 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 XPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 149,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 146,535 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 138,693 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 129,798 miles

Central Rear seat belt clasp housing slightly damaged but still operational

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 13 Dec 2018 115,122 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Front Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2017 104,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 104,951 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 97,608 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,044 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,252 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,335 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 50,327 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,248 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,644 miles

both front tyres just on legal limit

both rear tyres just on legal limit on inner edges

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 XPZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YL07 XPZ, 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 YL07 XPZ registered?

YL07 XPZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 6 August 2007.

Is YL07 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 XPZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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