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FJ08 YXB

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,497 mi
Last recorded133,497 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 YXB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 133,497 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 132,572 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 125,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 120,190 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 103,537 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 81,330 miles

n/s/r lamp cluster damaged

rear inner brake pads 3mm

Fail 23 Jun 2012 81,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r lamp cluster damaged

rear inner brake pads 3mm

Pass 2 Jul 2011 60,148 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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FJ08 YXB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FJ08 YXB, 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

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What year was FJ08 YXB registered?

FJ08 YXB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 YXB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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