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NY08 KYJ

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,436 mi
Last recorded127,436 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 KYJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 127,436 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 121,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower tie rods front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 121,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower tie rods front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 118,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning additional sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower tie rods front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brakes imbalanced, nearside slow, and both noisy

Fail 26 Oct 2023 118,977 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning additional sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower tie rods front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brakes imbalanced, nearside slow, and both noisy

Pass 21 Oct 2022 114,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 114,772 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,364 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x lamp of 2 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 105,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn near limit on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper slightly loose

headlamp washers not working

nearside rear parking brake slower to operate

Fail 28 Oct 2020 105,675 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamps fitted with hid conversions (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn near limit on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper slightly loose

headlamp washers not working

nearside rear parking brake slower to operate

Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,524 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,720 miles

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,623 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,838 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 51,944 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,762 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emmisions printout issued due to low emmisions

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,988 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,431 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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NY08 KYJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NY08 KYJ, 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 NY08 KYJ registered?

NY08 KYJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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