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YB57 UWG

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

185,727 mi
Last recorded185,727 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 185,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 177,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 169,500 miles

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

both rear brake flexi slightly perrished

Pass 13 Aug 2023 159,648 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2022 153,197 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 153,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2021 149,493 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge. 245/45R17

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge. 245/45R17

Fail 19 May 2021 149,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge. 245/45R17

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge. 245/45R17

Pass 19 Jun 2020 137,814 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2020 137,814 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 127,993 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel has been repaired

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has been repaired

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 127,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Two times (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel has been repaired

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has been repaired

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 116,117 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear air spring showing signs of perishing

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 116,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear air spring showing signs of perishing

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,220 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 90,220 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

brake test not carried out due to tyre condition

nearside rear tyre tread worn to wear bars and very low on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread very low on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2015 76,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread very low on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,476 miles

offside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2014 67,476 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,917 miles

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

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

all four wheel rims buckled on inner rim

Fail 2 Jan 2014 61,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all four wheel rims buckled on inner rim

Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,289 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,358 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,254 miles

nearside front tyre wearing both inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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 UWG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UWG, 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.

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YB57 UWG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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