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YA08 CXF

2008 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,404 mi
Last recorded156,404 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 CXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 156,404 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 147,776 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 141,369 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 131,135 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 131,094 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 119,108 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,544 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 109,248 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s inner (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 103,226 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR OF VEHICLE

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Dec 2015 103,223 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR OF VEHICLE

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 96,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 86,875 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 86,875 miles

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

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

osf and nsf tyre have slight damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,624 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 82,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,271 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,105 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2011 54,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 CXF is a 2008 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CXF, 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 CXF registered?

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

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