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KY08 VZB

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,850 mi
Last recorded160,850 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 VZB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 160,850 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 160,833 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 146,846 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,088 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 128,914 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner rack joint ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,536 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,483 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,494 miles

Runflat tyres on rear but not on front

Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,602 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,712 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,410 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,825 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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KY08 VZB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KY08 VZB, 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 KY08 VZB registered?

KY08 VZB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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