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YC58 FFZ

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

215,478 mi
Last recorded215,478 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 FFZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 215,478 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 203,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 190,206 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 190,198 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 176,112 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2021 171,891 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 166,085 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 157,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 147,010 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 133,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 117,653 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 102,941 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

distortion and uneven wear both front tyre (inner edges)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,498 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 FFZ 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 93.3%.

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 YC58 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

YC58 FFZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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