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EN08 YBU

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,074 mi
Last recorded56,074 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 YBU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,074 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 56,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,164 miles

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

small cuts to the offside front tyre inner wall

Fail 9 Aug 2012 47,164 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

small cuts to the offside front tyre inner wall

Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,508 miles

small cuts to both the front tyre walls

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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EN08 YBU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EN08 YBU, 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

How do I check the history of EN08 YBU?

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What year was EN08 YBU registered?

EN08 YBU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is EN08 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 YBU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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