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YA08 NHC

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,380 mi
Last recorded133,380 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NHC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 133,380 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 112,875 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily covered in sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosions & suspension components corroded

various panel damage to vehicle all round

Pass 26 Feb 2024 104,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Feb 2024 104,535 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2023 94,982 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe insecure .

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR TYRES ON 1,6mm / ON LIMITS , ALSO CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE / BOTH SIDES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 94,982 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe insecure .

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR TYRES ON 1,6mm / ON LIMITS , ALSO CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE / BOTH SIDES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 85,822 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 85,822 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,639 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 75,639 miles

Registration plate missing both (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 75,639 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,748 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyre treads inner edges worn low

nearside front brake disc starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

Pass 9 Feb 2019 65,225 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 53,108 miles

both rear tyre treads inner edges worn low

Pass 30 Jan 2016 49,888 miles

both rear tyre treads inner edges starting to rust

offside steering rack arm slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,013 miles

offside of steering rack slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,878 miles

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2013 31,584 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,870 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 24,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 NHC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 NHC registered?

YA08 NHC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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