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PX08 YNO

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,614 mi
Last recorded146,614 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 YNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 146,614 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear disc face surfaces lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake requirements only just met at 65 percent (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,689 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 127,191 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 125,923 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,146 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,547 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 90,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,882 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear-most outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,345 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 59,789 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 47,508 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 38,747 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 38,747 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,604 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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PX08 YNO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PX08 YNO, 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 PX08 YNO registered?

PX08 YNO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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