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M6 YLX

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,084 mi
Last recorded124,084 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 YLX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 124,084 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 119,027 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 113,389 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 109,368 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 106,153 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 102,320 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,479 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,067 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,693 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,339 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,955 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 82,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,369 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 61,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside 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)

front tyre size 235/40/18 93 y run flat pirreli pzero

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,494 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 48,494 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,527 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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M6 YLX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M6 YLX, 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 M6 YLX registered?

M6 YLX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is M6 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 YLX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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