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GY08 YUE

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,732 mi
Last recorded151,732 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YUE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 151,732 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Left and Right (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 145,111 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 140,153 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Oil leak diff leaking ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 139,937 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Oil leak diff leaking ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 131,885 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 131,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 120,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 117,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,333 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 100,866 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 100,866 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,594 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 YUE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY08 YUE, 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 YUE registered?

GY08 YUE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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