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YB57 SYS

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,268 mi
Last recorded77,268 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 SYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,268 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,314 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,850 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,943 miles

Light curb damage to o/s/r wheel rim and tyre wall

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Service wear and light scoring to rear brake discs

Service wear to front brake discs

Slight grabbing from parking brake

Slight runout and ovality to n/s/f wheel rim

Various chips on windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2012 29,930 miles

Accessory wiring hanging around pedals

Both front tyres worn unevenly and bald on edges

Both front wheels and tyres have curb damage

Damage to n/s/r tyre wall

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s bonnett catch not locking

O/s park brake low effort for model

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of structure

Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,930 miles

Accessory wiring hanging around pedals

Both front tyres worn unevenly and bald on edges

Both front wheels and tyres have curb damage

Damage to n/s/r tyre wall

O/s bonnett catch not locking

O/s park brake low effort for model

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of structure

Pass 4 Feb 2011 21,681 miles

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

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 SYS is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SYS, 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

How do I check the history of YB57 SYS?

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What year was YB57 SYS registered?

YB57 SYS is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is YB57 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 SYS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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