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YC08 LUW

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,181 mi
Last recorded188,181 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LUW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 188,181 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 188,179 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 178,141 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

differential damp

Pass 28 Jul 2023 166,814 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 157,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 151,104 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 144,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 144,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 143,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 142,149 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 136,862 miles

Offside Rear Inner diff seal oily

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 136,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner diff seal oily

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 107,119 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 77,653 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,814 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 LUW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LUW, 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 YC08 LUW registered?

YC08 LUW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is YC08 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 LUW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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