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YS07 ELV

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,762 mi
Last recorded191,762 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 ELV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 191,762 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 167,609 miles

Central Front Lower Under--tray fitted not allowing or obscuring view of certain components and lower engine bay area.

Exhaust emissions very close to manufacturer limit

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 144,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,538 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not fitted to pads

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2019 122,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not fitted to pads

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2018 109,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 107,544 miles

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2017 107,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2016 103,693 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 101,057 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 98,832 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,266 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,146 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 81,804 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,850 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 19 May 2010 70,662 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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YS07 ELV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YS07 ELV, 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 YS07 ELV registered?

YS07 ELV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is YS07 ELV safe to buy?

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