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YA08 BZR

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,468 mi
Last recorded85,468 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 BZR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,468 miles

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

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

engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,472 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,732 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,204 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 58,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut on inner wall on n/ s/ f tyre no cords showing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,890 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,233 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer wall

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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YA08 BZR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YA08 BZR, 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 YA08 BZR registered?

YA08 BZR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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