2007 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · AP57 YWD
2007 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 157,000 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP57 YWD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 157,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP57 YWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 525 (AP57 YWD) between November 2010 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)”.
AP57 YWD Mileage History
- 12/11/201042,871 mi
- 12/11/201042,872 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/201155,674 mi+12,802 mi
- 14/11/201269,172 mi+13,498 mi
- 07/11/201379,941 mi+10,769 mi
- 23/10/201490,319 mi+10,378 mi
- 24/10/201490,320 mi+1 mi
- 06/11/2015104,071 mi+13,751 mi
- 06/11/2015104,072 mi+1 mi
- 09/09/2016112,356 mi+8,284 mi
- 06/09/2017121,865 mi+9,509 mi
- 06/09/2017121,865 mi
- 09/10/2018128,146 mi+6,281 mi
- 09/10/2018128,146 mi
- 09/10/2019132,887 mi+4,741 mi
- 07/10/2020137,786 mi+4,899 mi
- 07/10/2020137,786 mi
- 07/10/2021141,917 mi+4,131 mi
- 04/10/2022146,721 mi+4,804 mi
- 05/10/2023150,673 mi+3,952 mi
- 05/10/2024155,078 mi+4,405 mi
- 01/11/2025157,000 mi+1,922 mi
- 01/11/2025157,000 mi
Average of roughly 7,623 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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