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YC58 AAZ

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

330,034 mi
Last recorded330,034 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 AAZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 330,034 miles

Handbrake requires service and adjustment

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 329,951 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Handbrake requires service and adjustment

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 320,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 320,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 311,213 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front tyres and nearside rear side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2020 303,287 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

surface corrosion to the front brake discs

Fail 27 Mar 2020 303,259 miles

Exhaust system insecure front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

surface corrosion to the front brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2018 299,990 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 299,978 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 278,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 244,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 209,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 168,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 126,121 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 126,121 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YC58 AAZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC58 AAZ, 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 YC58 AAZ registered?

YC58 AAZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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