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YA08 NTD

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

194,949 mi
Last recorded194,949 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NTD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 194,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 192,523 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 188,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 187,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 180,427 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 175,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 169,613 miles

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced angel eye (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 169,613 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced angel eye (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 166,310 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti roll bar end link (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 166,308 miles

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

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

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti roll bar end link (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 162,076 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 162,076 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2016 154,205 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 154,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 146,176 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 11 Aug 2015 146,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

emissions too clean to test

Fail 13 Aug 2014 118,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine emissions too clean to test

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade only just met mot standards

Pass 13 Aug 2014 118,275 miles

engine emissions too clean to test

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade only just met mot standards

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,133 miles

both rear tyre inner shoulders are slightly worn

Fail 12 Aug 2013 94,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre inner shoulders are slightly worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,491 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 47,467 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 NTD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NTD, 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 NTD registered?

YA08 NTD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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