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HY08 JFG

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,400 mi
Last recorded124,400 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 JFG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 124,400 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 119,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,060 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 138,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,146 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reverse light inop

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 68,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reverse light inop

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,098 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,800 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,976 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 48,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,753 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,860 miles

air bag warning system on

Fail 15 Jun 2011 38,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag warning system on

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 JFG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HY08 JFG, 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 HY08 JFG registered?

HY08 JFG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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