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Y44 DWG

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

134,629 mi
Last recorded134,629 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 DWG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 134,629 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 128,857 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 123,625 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 118,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 113,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,767 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 105,178 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 99,475 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,637 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 and wearing on the inner and outer edges ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre and wearing on the inner and outer edges ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,173 miles

Offside Front steering rack slight play in inner joint

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,340 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,747 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 1 Dec 2011 33,517 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 33,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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Y44 DWG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y44 DWG, 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 Y44 DWG registered?

Y44 DWG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is Y44 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y44 DWG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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