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YA08 DXY

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

220,057 mi
Last recorded220,057 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 220,057 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 212,147 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 203,693 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 203,327 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 192,302 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 178,113 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 176,770 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 171,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 165,211 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 161,842 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 161,842 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 137,960 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 104,380 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,988 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,091 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 DXY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black 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 DXY, 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 DXY registered?

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

Is YA08 DXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 DXY 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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