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EO08 GYC

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,574 mi
Last recorded136,574 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 GYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 136,574 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))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 136,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 30 Jan 2024 133,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 125,519 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 125,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 120,538 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 120,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 113,242 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 104,208 miles

Emission too cleanto detect

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,171 miles

emission has too clean to detect

front windscreen has chip

Pass 6 Feb 2018 81,814 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,226 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,926 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 44,355 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,755 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 37,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,198 miles

front bumper not fitted

slight damage to front

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner wall

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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EO08 GYC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black 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 EO08 GYC, 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 EO08 GYC?

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What year was EO08 GYC registered?

EO08 GYC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is EO08 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 GYC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO08 GYC have outstanding finance?

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