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YC08 OKF

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,366 mi
Last recorded180,366 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 180,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 173,752 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 169,088 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 158,678 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 148,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 137,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 129,090 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged

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

Offside Rear road wheel inner rim scored

car has covers fitted underneath

sills have covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 121,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre as damage on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

car has covers fitted underneath

sills have covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,665 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,814 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,916 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,370 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 27,870 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 OKF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OKF, 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.

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What year was YC08 OKF registered?

YC08 OKF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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