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YA08 CNC

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,342 mi
Last recorded148,342 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 CNC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 148,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 145,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 140,568 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 138,790 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 138,790 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 136,792 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 134,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 132,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 127,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges and perishing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges and perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Dec 2017 124,314 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 120,010 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 115,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 112,070 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,781 miles

Emissions reading is too low to record.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 108,781 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Emissions reading is too low to record.

Tyre pressure monitoring system is indicating incorrect tyre pressures.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 100,947 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,470 miles

off side front tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,235 miles

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 CNC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CNC, 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 CNC registered?

YA08 CNC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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