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YB57 JXK

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,885 mi
Last recorded146,885 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 JXK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 146,885 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R17 Tyre heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 146,885 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R17 Tyre heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 140,447 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 133,554 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2023 126,181 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear, Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated (Marked with Yellow Chalk) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 126,181 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both Sides - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitted

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear, Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated (Marked with Yellow Chalk) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 118,862 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Rear Both sides tyre slightly wear inner edges

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 118,862 miles

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

Covers & shield fitted

Rear Both sides tyre slightly wear inner edges

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 110,095 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,873 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly pitted / worn

Pass 12 Mar 2019 103,423 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2019 103,411 miles

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

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,753 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,661 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 82,438 miles

offside rear tyre has two nails in tread

Pass 4 Jan 2014 77,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not able to measure engine oil temperature

Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,105 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 60,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JXK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB57 JXK, 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 YB57 JXK registered?

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

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