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YC08 NSO

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,462 mi
Last recorded121,462 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 NSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 121,462 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2025 116,961 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 111,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 104,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 97,779 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,406 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 84,117 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,378 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 77,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,454 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside, inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

Pass 23 Dec 2016 62,700 miles

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

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

no emission results recorded.

plastic covers fitted to underside,inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 55,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut, not exposing cords.

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,266 miles

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

advise sidewall damage to N/S/F and N/S/R tyres

Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,608 miles

Emissions, no results recrded.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,588 miles

emissions to low to record results.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

rear tyres wearing low 2-3 mm trea

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,490 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 24,485 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 NSO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

YC08 NSO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is YC08 NSO safe to buy?

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