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J14 YLN

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,823 mi
Last recorded111,823 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 YLN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 111,823 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 106,807 miles

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))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 106,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 102,209 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 95,255 miles

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Fail 3 Mar 2023 95,255 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Fail 10 Feb 2023 95,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 89,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,921 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 74,575 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,963 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,836 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,977 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 26,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 20,489 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,175 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,792 miles

no smoke detected on emission test

Pass 26 Sep 2011 9,492 miles

Vehicle to clean to get emission reading

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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J14 YLN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 J14 YLN, 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 J14 YLN registered?

J14 YLN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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