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YC08 CWR

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

224,154 mi
Last recorded224,154 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 CWR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 224,154 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 209,012 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 121,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 112,450 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 107,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 103,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,847 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,704 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 91,704 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,154 miles

After market hid bulbs fitted hence no washer system

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sill covers fitted engine cover & full under trays

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,536 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,509 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,743 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,782 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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YC08 CWR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YC08 CWR, 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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What year was YC08 CWR registered?

YC08 CWR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is YC08 CWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 CWR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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