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YC58 YFT

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

141,351 mi
Last recorded141,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YFT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 141,351 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 134,807 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 127,425 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 119,599 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 119,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 112,262 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 106,832 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,239 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,100 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,535 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,280 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,143 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,479 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,581 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 YFT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YFT, 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 YFT registered?

YC58 YFT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is YC58 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 YFT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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