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YT57 VLO

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

213,487 mi
Last recorded213,487 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 VLO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 213,487 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 207,368 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 203,628 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 199,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 193,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 190,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 186,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 178,634 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 172,186 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 163,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Sep 2015 152,915 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 141,855 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 125,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 112,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 112,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,071 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,100 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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YT57 VLO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YT57 VLO, 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 YT57 VLO registered?

YT57 VLO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is YT57 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT57 VLO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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