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DY58 YSP

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,243 mi
Last recorded79,243 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 YSP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,243 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,496 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,437 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,816 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,339 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 74,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,472 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under shields fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,076 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,622 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perished

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,172 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,781 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,881 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Aug 2012 44,063 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,904 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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DY58 YSP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DY58 YSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY58 YSP registered?

DY58 YSP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is DY58 YSP safe to buy?

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