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YB57 YWU

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,128 mi
Last recorded93,128 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 YWU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 93,128 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 89,844 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 86,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 81,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,783 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 71,400 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 68,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,882 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,616 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,920 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,122 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,610 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge, and cuts in tread into casing.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,609 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,477 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,669 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,098 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 YWU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

YB57 YWU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is YB57 YWU safe to buy?

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Does YB57 YWU have outstanding finance?

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