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HY08 HCA

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

214,915 mi
Last recorded214,915 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 HCA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 214,915 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 197,344 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 184,323 miles

handbrake travel BORDERLINE

slight wear rear tyres inner edges

wear front brake pads

wear offside rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 26 Jan 2023 172,600 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 161,116 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 148,109 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 134,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 2mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 114,337 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,702 miles

undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,871 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,633 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,590 miles

Both front tyres worn

Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions too clean to register

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Fail 10 Mar 2014 66,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions too clean to register

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,074 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 61,074 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,155 miles

Emissions reading too low to register

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,961 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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HY08 HCA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HY08 HCA, 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 HY08 HCA registered?

HY08 HCA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is HY08 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 HCA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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