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YB57 KFA

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,784 mi
Last recorded139,784 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 139,784 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 135,250 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 129,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 124,348 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 119,410 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 119,410 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,791 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,298 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 109,298 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,046 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,871 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,837 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,626 miles

various small stone chips in front screen

Fail 16 Oct 2015 82,620 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

various small stone chips in front screen

Pass 1 Dec 2014 173,631 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2013 139,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,577 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,762 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 KFA 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 KFA, 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 KFA registered?

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

Is YB57 KFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 KFA 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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