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YC58 SWO

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

218,229 mi
Last recorded218,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 SWO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 218,229 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 218,229 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking valve (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking valve (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 218,125 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 207,787 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 190,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 188,174 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 13 Dec 2019 188,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements unable to read as dirty (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 14 Dec 2018 172,069 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 171,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 171,567 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Chip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Dpf light on

Nearside Mirror cover damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Lower arm front bush starting to de bond

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Lower arm front bush starting to de bond

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 155,694 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,549 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2016 137,549 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

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

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2015 119,750 miles

non obligatory mirror casing damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2015 119,749 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror casing damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2014 89,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2014 89,082 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 40,983 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 40,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 33,124 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 SWO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

YC58 SWO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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The MOT history for YC58 SWO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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