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GY08 WRD

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,557 mi
Last recorded88,557 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 88,557 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 87,023 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 80,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Wearing On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Wearing On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,723 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

Pass 19 Feb 2022 63,863 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 60,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,399 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 56,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,657 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,589 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,168 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 41,400 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 34,956 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,047 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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GY08 WRD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY08 WRD, 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 GY08 WRD registered?

GY08 WRD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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