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YB57 JOU

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,254 mi
Last recorded165,254 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 JOU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 165,254 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 163,248 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 162,066 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 160,000 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 158,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 156,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 154,993 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 154,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 152,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 152,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 142,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 137,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 132,866 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 129,451 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 129,451 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 118,145 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 96,032 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 72,220 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,382 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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YB57 JOU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YB57 JOU, 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 YB57 JOU registered?

YB57 JOU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is YB57 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 JOU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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