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YA08 LYR

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,500 mi
Last recorded149,500 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 149,500 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 143,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 143,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 141,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 132,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 128,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush staring to delamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush staring to delamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,955 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 118,955 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,095 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 109,999 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,035 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,774 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,546 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,517 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,565 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 34,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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 LYR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

YA08 LYR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is YA08 LYR safe to buy?

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