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SC57 JYP

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,034 mi
Last recorded141,034 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 JYP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 141,034 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 133,133 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 124,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 117,034 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 109,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 100,839 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 100,836 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 90,181 miles

Plastic under trays fitted preventing complete examination.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,112 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 74,070 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,947 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre cracked on out-side edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,313 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,541 miles

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

emmision not detected

Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,541 miles

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

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

emmision not detected

Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,183 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,126 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,359 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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SC57 JYP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SC57 JYP, 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

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What year was SC57 JYP registered?

SC57 JYP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is SC57 JYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 JYP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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