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EN57 ZYY

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,498 mi
Last recorded90,498 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 ZYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 90,498 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 90,498 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 84,203 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 84,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,048 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slightly seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 71,873 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,854 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 Sep 2020 56,387 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,745 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,611 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,945 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,529 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 19 Jan 2015 24,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 19,908 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 18,706 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 15,918 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 12,381 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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EN57 ZYY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EN57 ZYY, 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 EN57 ZYY?

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What year was EN57 ZYY registered?

EN57 ZYY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is EN57 ZYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 ZYY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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