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YA08 HMO

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,813 mi
Last recorded69,813 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 HMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 69,813 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 41,416 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 41,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,713 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 36,059 miles

Unable to check off side rear seat belt

Fail 17 Sep 2021 36,057 miles

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

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

Unable to check off side rear seat belt

Pass 29 Oct 2020 32,620 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 32,617 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 29,612 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 29,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitor on

Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper damage, o/s

Pass 21 Sep 2017 26,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

wipers are poor but are clearing the screen

Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,696 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,742 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,786 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 19,786 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 17,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 12,734 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

rear windows tinted

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 HMO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMO, 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 HMO registered?

YA08 HMO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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