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YY07 THU

2007 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,488 mi
Last recorded175,488 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 THU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 175,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 173,332 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 163,882 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 160,041 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 154,287 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 154,218 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm has excessive free play, unable to check suspension fully due to movement in upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 154,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Starting to Slightly Score (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Windscreen Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 139,796 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 139,796 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bent arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 134,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 123,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 111,596 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,131 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 90,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 78,632 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 66,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,615 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 53,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,427 miles

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

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 3 Mar 2011 33,975 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,507 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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YY07 THU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YY07 THU, 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 YY07 THU registered?

YY07 THU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is YY07 THU safe to buy?

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