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YC08 OCF

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,413 mi
Last recorded154,413 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OCF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 154,413 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 147,055 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 139,336 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 139,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 3 Sep 2022 131,939 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2022 131,939 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2021 127,858 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 123,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,602 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 113,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 112,768 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,975 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,818 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 97,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 89,133 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,349 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,719 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 49,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 33,581 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 OCF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OCF, 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

How do I check the history of YC08 OCF?

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What year was YC08 OCF registered?

YC08 OCF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is YC08 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 OCF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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