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FJ08 YHE

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,578 mi
Last recorded133,578 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 YHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 133,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 133,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 117,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 106,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 100,147 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 94,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,269 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 92,269 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,374 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,555 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,218 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,270 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 56,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,243 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 29,793 miles

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

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

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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FJ08 YHE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol 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 FJ08 YHE, 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 FJ08 YHE registered?

FJ08 YHE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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