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LO08 YSC

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,253 mi
Last recorded86,253 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YSC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,253 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 86,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 75,099 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,320 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,458 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,295 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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LO08 YSC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LO08 YSC, 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 LO08 YSC registered?

LO08 YSC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is LO08 YSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 YSC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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