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SW08 YBU

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

254,175 mi
Last recorded254,175 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 YBU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 254,175 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 254,175 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 238,701 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 238,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 223,285 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 210,308 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 189,510 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 160,618 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 139,239 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,293 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,411 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,555 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 62,535 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,422 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 44,422 miles

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

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

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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SW08 YBU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW08 YBU, 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 SW08 YBU registered?

SW08 YBU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SW08 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 YBU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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