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FJ08 YYT

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,073 mi
Last recorded68,073 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 YYT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,073 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 63,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 63,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 55,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 48,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever near maximum travel

Pass 2 Jul 2020 44,695 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,023 miles

Bodywork damage to o/s front bumper

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,036 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 36,036 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 70% out low o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 32,230 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 32,133 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,396 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,270 miles

Advise n/s/f & both rear tyres cracking & perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 21,725 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,031 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 18,031 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 12,179 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 YYT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

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

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