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YC58 PZW

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

217,483 mi
Last recorded217,483 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 PZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 217,483 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Nov 2024 208,598 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Oct 2023 195,784 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Oct 2023 195,783 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Oct 2022 184,720 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Nov 2021 173,061 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Nov 2020 164,415 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 164,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 152,776 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))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 152,776 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 15 Apr 2019 144,379 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

rear diff leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2019 144,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre perished

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2018 131,429 miles

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 118,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,813 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 99,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,977 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,109 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,880 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,034 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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YC58 PZW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PZW, 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 YC58 PZW registered?

YC58 PZW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is YC58 PZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 PZW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC58 PZW have outstanding finance?

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