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YA08 MGZ

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,362 mi
Last recorded175,362 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 MGZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 175,362 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 175,352 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 170,766 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 170,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 165,501 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 161,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 156,695 miles

Corrosion on rear chassis

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 156,694 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

* Very heavy wear on rear tyre edge *

Corrosion on rear chassis

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 152,752 miles

Advance corrosion on rear of chassis

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 152,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut showing inner cord. B-stone 245.45.17V RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

* Very heavy wear on both front tyre edges *

Advance corrosion on rear of chassis

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 146,708 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 27 Jul 2018 139,776 miles

Free travel in parking brake

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Split in drop-link boot

Very slight dampness in both rear shockers

Pass 19 Jul 2017 129,631 miles

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

both rear drive outer shaft has grease on it

Pass 21 Jul 2016 117,963 miles

Slight play in N/S/F steering arm inner rack joint.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 117,963 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres worn poorly on inner edges. Advise replace soon. 245/45/17W.

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

Slight play in N/S/F steering arm inner rack joint.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,746 miles

Wear on front tyre edges

Fail 21 Jul 2015 105,745 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 31 Jul 2014 96,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 96,833 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,406 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge advise replacing soon

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 79,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,428 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 69,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 MGZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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