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DA57 NYP

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

285,340 mi
Last recorded285,340 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 NYP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 285,340 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR ARM BUSHES WORN/PERISHED, (NO EXCESSIVE OMVEMENT DETECTED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush lower arm markede yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nothing working on dash panel

Pass 12 Mar 2024 273,589 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 273,589 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 251,836 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 251,186 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 228,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 202,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 180,390 miles

Lower full under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 154,850 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 104,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,789 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,475 miles

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 17 Apr 2014 62,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2013 52,493 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 52,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,573 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2010 31,757 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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DA57 NYP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA57 NYP, 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 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DA57 NYP registered?

DA57 NYP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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