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YA08 NBD

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,044 mi
Last recorded144,044 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 144,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 137,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 130,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 120,124 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 107,698 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 104,331 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 104,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,097 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 3 Jan 2017 95,155 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 22 Dec 2015 90,803 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light inop

Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,370 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2013 81,076 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,302 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 74,285 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,073 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 56,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,444 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 NBD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NBD, 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 NBD registered?

YA08 NBD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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