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YA08 DPX

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,656 mi
Last recorded148,656 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 DPX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 148,656 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 133,276 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 116,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,611 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,470 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 77,446 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,287 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,025 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 75,025 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 71,996 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,554 miles

O/S/Front tyre worn on the shoulders

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 68,547 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

O/S/Front tyre worn on the shoulders

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,505 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cuts to outer wall but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre has cuts outter side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,585 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,837 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 DPX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

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

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