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YB57 NME

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,392 mi
Last recorded189,392 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 189,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 173,866 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 160,841 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 160,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 149,567 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 133,248 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 114,570 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 96,568 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 79,046 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 79,046 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 59,616 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 NME is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NME, 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 NME registered?

YB57 NME is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is YB57 NME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 NME shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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