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YA08 DLF

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,733 mi
Last recorded127,733 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 DLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 127,733 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 120,426 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 120,426 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 100,977 miles

Central Front tyre slightly damaged but not showing cords

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage on outer wall but not showing cords

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 92,098 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 81,847 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at approximately 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 70,968 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2015 70,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 59,576 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 48,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 38,668 miles

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

n/s park brake achieving lower effort than o/s

Fail 16 May 2012 38,629 miles

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

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

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

n/s park brake achieving lower effort than o/s

splits in sidewall of o/s front tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 20 May 2011 29,089 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 DLF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

YA08 DLF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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