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YA57 ZGT

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

171,200 mi
Last recorded171,200 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 ZGT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 171,200 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 157,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 141,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 126,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper link gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 115,916 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 115,916 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,207 miles

parking brake only just meeting requiement effort

Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,419 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,934 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,802 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,925 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,946 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,441 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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YA57 ZGT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YA57 ZGT, 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 YA57 ZGT registered?

YA57 ZGT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is YA57 ZGT safe to buy?

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