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YC08 OHB

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,238 mi
Last recorded153,238 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OHB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 153,238 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 147,733 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

rear brake discs corroded and pitted poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2015 147,674 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

rear brake discs corroded and pitted poor condition

Pass 6 May 2014 134,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 114,438 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,597 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 85,337 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,884 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 OHB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OHB, 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 OHB registered?

YC08 OHB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YC08 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 OHB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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