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YB57 UKZ

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,848 mi
Last recorded135,848 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UKZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 135,848 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 135,848 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 131,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 122,975 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 122,975 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 111,279 miles

dent in passenger front wheel rim

Fail 8 Dec 2017 111,136 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release latch (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dent in passenger front wheel rim

Pass 9 Dec 2016 103,920 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Fail 9 Dec 2016 103,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,674 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,538 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,966 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,493 miles

offside headlight aim has no kick off

Fail 27 Feb 2013 68,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside headlight aim has no kick off

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,567 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,313 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 UKZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?

YB57 UKZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YB57 UKZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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