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YA08 MWX

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

149,780 mi
Last recorded149,780 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 MWX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 149,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 140,093 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 128,673 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 117,443 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,744 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover &under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 103,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 101,061 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2018 98,024 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,417 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,184 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,700 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,042 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 MWX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 MWX, 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 MWX registered?

YA08 MWX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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