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YY07 ULO

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,485 mi
Last recorded164,485 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 ULO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 164,485 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 164,485 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 161,144 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 156,700 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 152,919 miles

full belly trays and engine covers fitted unable to see some components

Pass 14 Aug 2021 147,748 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 147,717 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 142,629 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 138,522 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 131,729 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 125,055 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 119,087 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 112,029 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 104,857 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 97,002 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,634 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 92,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,390 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 66,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 44,632 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 ULO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULO, 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 YY07 ULO registered?

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

Is YY07 ULO safe to buy?

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