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YT07 OCM

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,706 mi
Last recorded152,706 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 OCM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 152,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 143,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 143,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 135,942 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 135,942 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 132,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 132,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 128,615 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 123,537 miles

Engine & Under tray(s) fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 119,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,942 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 116,766 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 112,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 108,518 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 104,902 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 103,655 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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YT07 OCM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 YT07 OCM, 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 YT07 OCM registered?

YT07 OCM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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