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TY02 TUF

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

180,235 mi
Last recorded180,235 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTY02 TUF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 180,235 miles

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

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 174,985 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 168,929 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 160,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 154,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 146,673 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 138,915 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 138,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 127,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 111,784 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,042 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2014 53,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 43,340 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,128 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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TY02 TUF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 TY02 TUF, 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 TY02 TUF registered?

TY02 TUF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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