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YA08 CCO

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

153,466 mi
Last recorded153,466 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 CCO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 153,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 145,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 138,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 128,605 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 119,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,011 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 103,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 93,864 miles

Advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,748 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 85,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 78,381 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 68,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 57,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,992 miles

outer sills covered,cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidwall

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 CCO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 YA08 CCO, 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 YA08 CCO registered?

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

Is YA08 CCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 CCO 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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