2007 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · YA07 KNZ
2007 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 217,930 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YA07 KNZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 217,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA07 KNZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 525 (YA07 KNZ) between July 2010 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YA07 KNZ Mileage History
- 02/07/201064,145 mi
- 15/07/201187,394 mi+23,249 mi
- 18/09/2012111,434 mi+24,040 mi
- 21/10/2013135,313 mi+23,879 mi
- 30/09/2014153,493 mi+18,180 mi
- 01/10/2014153,513 mi+20 mi
- 19/10/2015162,356 mi+8,843 mi
- 19/10/2015162,356 mi
- 10/10/2016168,248 mi+5,892 mi
- 24/10/2017175,232 mi+6,984 mi
- 10/10/2018181,575 mi+6,343 mi
- 17/04/2020189,059 mi+7,484 mi
- 15/04/2021194,143 mi+5,084 mi
- 19/04/2022198,469 mi+4,326 mi
- 04/04/2023202,470 mi+4,001 mi
- 05/04/2023202,471 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/2024209,247 mi+6,776 mi
- 12/06/2025214,401 mi+5,154 mi
- 22/07/2026217,930 mi+3,529 mi
Average of roughly 9,578 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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