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SB08 YPL

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,579 mi
Last recorded134,579 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 134,579 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,123 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 104,492 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,877 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 84,877 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,469 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 80,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured HAS FRACTURE LINE ON WELD REPAIR (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured WELDED REPAIR HAS FRACTURE LINE (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2015 72,814 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 72,813 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,173 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,413 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 39,757 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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SB08 YPL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB08 YPL, 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 SB08 YPL registered?

SB08 YPL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is SB08 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 YPL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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