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FX58 YCM

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,088 mi
Last recorded157,088 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 YCM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 157,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 154,178 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 154,176 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 153,325 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 147,046 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 142,661 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 136,559 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 129,529 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 121,914 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 121,719 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 108,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted to underneath

Pass 22 Aug 2015 93,548 miles

The nearside front under tray damp with diesel.

Under trays fitted front to rear.

Fail 22 Aug 2015 93,548 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

The nearside front under tray damp with diesel.

Under trays fitted front to rear.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,882 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,783 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,992 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,167 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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FX58 YCM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FX58 YCM, 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 FX58 YCM registered?

FX58 YCM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is FX58 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX58 YCM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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