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EA08 YCR

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,962 mi
Last recorded57,962 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YCR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 57,962 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted obstructing view of testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2023 57,860 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 54,015 miles

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2021 49,799 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 38,444 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 38,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 32,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,964 miles

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

emissions to low to read

Pass 14 Apr 2016 25,701 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,538 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 23,538 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,583 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall, No cords visable.

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

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall, NO cords visable.

Offside front tyre has small cuts on inner side wall.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 18,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,305 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have outer wall damage, no cords showing.

offside front tyre has a small split on inner wall.

offside rear tyre has outer wall damage, no cords showing.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,978 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall, NO cords showing.

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall, NO cords showing.

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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EA08 YCR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA08 YCR, 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 EA08 YCR registered?

EA08 YCR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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