BMW 525 YF07ZHV has 25 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2007 BMW 525 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 190,794 miles 10 months ago on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at 15:11.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 21st July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

YF07ZHV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST JULY 2026190,794 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Requirements Just Met (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH JULY 2025190,692 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Requirements Just Met (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH JULY 20247TH JULY 2025182,162 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Vehicle Has Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Areas From View
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED25TH JUNE 2024182,162 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Limit At Time Off Test (5.2.3 (e))
  13. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Road Wheel Fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  15. ADVISORY - Vehicle Has Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Areas From View
PASSED2ND JUNE 202315TH JUNE 2024164,098 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Lamps Milky (4.1.4 (b))
  4. MINOR - Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Both Rear Outer Boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Weep From Rear Diff Main Seal Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST JUNE 202215TH JUNE 2023153,695 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Both Outer Boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Inner Bushes Starting To Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Has Two Welded Repairs
  5. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED31ST MAY 2022153,695 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Brake Warning Device Malfunctioning Or Defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Both Outer Boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Inner Bushes Starting To Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. DANGEROUS - Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Has Two Welded Repairs
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  12. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH MAY 202115TH JUNE 2022146,549 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On The Limit At Test Inner Edge Also Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Limit At Test Inner Edge Also Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Vehicle Has Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Areas From View
PASSED16TH JUNE 202015TH JUNE 2021140,795 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Has Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Areas From View
FAILED15TH JUNE 2020140,795 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND JUNE 201921ST DECEMBER 2020127,581 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Service Light On
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Splitting
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED22ND JUNE 2019127,581 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Wipers Not Tested As No Washers
  4. ADVISORY - Service Light On
  5. ADVISORY - Both Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Splitting
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED10TH JULY 201827TH JULY 2019116,505 MI
FAILED10TH JULY 2018116,505 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH JULY 201727TH JULY 2018103,395 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has Multiple Cuts In Outer Side Wall No Canvas Exposed
FAILED21ST JULY 2017103,348 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Stabilizer Link Upper Boot (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Stabilizer Link Upper Boot (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has Multiple Cuts In Outer Side Wall No Canvas Exposed
PASSED28TH JULY 201627TH JULY 201789,797 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH JULY 201526TH JULY 201684,721 MI
FAILED27TH JULY 201584,721 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED18TH JUNE 201417TH JUNE 201576,159 MI
PASSED22ND JULY 201324TH JULY 201469,348 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH JULY 201224TH JULY 201364,050 MI
FAILED25TH JULY 201264,050 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED14TH JUNE 201120TH JUNE 201256,334 MI
PASSED16TH JUNE 201020TH JUNE 201146,729 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YF07ZHV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

YF07ZHV MOT Comments

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YF07ZHV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 190,794 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,600 miles

YF07ZHV FAQs

This Bmw 525 with registration YF07ZHV was manufactured on Wednesday 20th June 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 190,794 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,600 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Bmw 525 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YF07ZHV has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 525 has had 56 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 13 Minor, 18 Major, 3 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 525 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does YF07ZHV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 YF07ZHV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YF07ZHV Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 YF07ZHV does have Tax. Read more

When does YF07ZHV Tax expire?

The current Tax for YF07ZHV will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YF07ZHV MOT expire?

The current MOT for YF07ZHV will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 21st July 2026. Read more

When did YF07ZHV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YF07ZHV was on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at 15:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YF07ZHV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for YF07ZHV we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YF07ZHV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for YF07ZHV we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YF07ZHV?

YF07ZHV is registered as a 2007 Bmw 525. Read more

How many miles has YF07ZHV done?

The odometer reading for YF07ZHV at the last MOT in July 2025 was 190,794 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,600 miles per year. Read more

How old is YF07ZHV?

The vehicle YF07ZHV was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 20th June 2007. Read more

What colour is YF07ZHV?

The official colour of YF07ZHV is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YF07ZHV have?

YF07ZHV has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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