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YB57 JXN

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,511 mi
Last recorded176,511 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 176,511 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 168,593 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 168,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 157,068 miles

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

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

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 11 Jan 2023 140,243 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 126,417 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 111,021 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 103,930 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,862 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,627 miles

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

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 61,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2014 61,178 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,616 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,980 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,238 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 31,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,708 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 JXN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 JXN, 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 JXN registered?

YB57 JXN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YB57 JXN 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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