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YA57 EKE

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,747 mi
Last recorded141,747 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 EKE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 141,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 136,422 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 136,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 130,143 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 6 Nov 2017 124,455 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 111,959 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 98,784 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 135,682 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 84,180 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside number plate lamp slightly dull

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,201 miles

steering lock warning on display

Fail 4 Nov 2013 70,201 miles

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

steering lock warning on display

Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,094 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,461 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 28,720 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 28,720 miles

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

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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YA57 EKE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YA57 EKE, 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 YA57 EKE registered?

YA57 EKE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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