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YL07 XZC

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,305 mi
Last recorded131,305 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 XZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 131,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 128,684 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 125,782 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 122,058 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 118,911 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 115,698 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 114,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,184 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,554 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,052 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 60,550 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 60,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,174 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,819 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,356 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,060 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 XZC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XZC, 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

How do I check the history of YL07 XZC?

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What year was YL07 XZC registered?

YL07 XZC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 2007.

Is YL07 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 XZC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL07 XZC have outstanding finance?

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