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YX57 YPM

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,772 mi
Last recorded163,772 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 YPM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 163,772 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 163,772 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cover not opening (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 137,438 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 108,352 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 108,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 80,986 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 80,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 57,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,589 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 50,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,353 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,500 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,163 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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YX57 YPM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX57 YPM, 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 YX57 YPM registered?

YX57 YPM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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