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YT07 ZLX

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,312 mi
Last recorded182,312 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 ZLX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 182,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pipes have surface corrosion

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in osf drop limk

Pass 2 Aug 2014 168,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 2 Aug 2014 168,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jul 2013 163,546 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 163,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 160,450 miles

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit of 1.6mm. n/s/r tyre close to limit. n/s/f tyre close to limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 160,450 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit of 1.6mm. n/s/r tyre close to limit. n/s/f tyre close to limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 147,601 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2011 147,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2011 140,563 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 140,563 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 94,187 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

wipers poor

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 ZLX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

YT07 ZLX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YT07 ZLX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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