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YC58 YDA

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,726 mi
Last recorded155,726 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 155,726 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 155,726 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 151,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake disc are out of shape (bent) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake performance poor

Fail 2 May 2024 151,485 miles

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

parking brake performance poor

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake disc are out of shape (bent) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 146,760 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 139,655 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,900 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 128,373 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,486 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 121,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 117,944 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 109,813 miles

o/s r slight play at wheel possible wheel bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2015 101,076 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,380 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 66,380 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,270 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 YDA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

YC58 YDA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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