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YA08 MBO

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,574 mi
Last recorded186,574 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 MBO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 186,574 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 186,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 276,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm , cut on inner side wall no cords visible

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to inner cords

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 158,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 145,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 12 Jul 2014 142,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

grease around n/s/r cv gaiter clip

Pass 6 Jul 2013 128,949 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside front jacking point missing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 116,005 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 116,005 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 86,755 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 86,755 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 MBO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

YA08 MBO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is YA08 MBO safe to buy?

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