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YC08 LZK

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,730 mi
Last recorded175,730 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LZK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 175,730 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 175,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 171,114 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 171,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 162,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 162,339 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 159,417 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 159,417 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 155,271 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all tyre slight damaged outer wall

front registration plate slight mis spaced registration digits

front tyre size 245 and rear tyre size 275

rear registration plate slight mis spaced registration digits

Fail 11 Feb 2020 155,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all tyre slight damaged outer wall

front registration plate slight mis spaced registration digits

front tyre size 245 and rear tyre size 275

rear registration plate slight mis spaced registration digits

Pass 1 Feb 2019 149,589 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 147,082 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 143,082 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 141,092 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 133,829 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 122,180 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 118,282 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 92,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,785 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 65,617 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 LZK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC08 LZK, 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 LZK registered?

YC08 LZK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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