CarVerify

Free Car Check

MC08 YJV

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,084 mi
Last recorded146,084 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 146,084 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 139,723 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 139,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 128,896 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 128,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 117,862 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 117,862 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,092 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 99,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 86,000 miles

front registration plate poorly affixed

offside front and nearside rear tyres damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2018 85,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front registration plate poorly affixed

offside front and nearside rear tyres damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,391 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 78,997 miles

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

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,695 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,741 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,754 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MC08 YJV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MC08 YJV, 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

How do I check the history of MC08 YJV?

You can check the full history of MC08 YJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MC08 YJV registered?

MC08 YJV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MC08 YJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC08 YJV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MC08 YJV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MC08 YJV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.