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YC08 VPZ

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,208 mi
Last recorded137,208 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 137,208 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,123 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 131,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 127,130 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 25 Jan 2018 118,749 miles

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

plastic covers and engine trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 106,165 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,672 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

offside rear driveshaft joint leaking grease

Fail 23 Mar 2016 99,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

offside rear driveshaft joint leaking grease

Pass 28 Mar 2015 91,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 91,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,637 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,617 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,046 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,098 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 VPZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ?

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What year was YC08 VPZ registered?

YC08 VPZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is YC08 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 VPZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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