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KE08 YGR

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

234,993 mi
Last recorded234,993 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 YGR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 234,993 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 229,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 223,500 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 223,500 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 205,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 183,079 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 168,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 151,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 discs rusty due to standing

Pass 7 Aug 2017 147,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,174 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 138,932 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 138,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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KE08 YGR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KE08 YGR, 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 KE08 YGR registered?

KE08 YGR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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