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YD08 ENM

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,389 mi
Last recorded161,389 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 ENM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 161,389 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 149,256 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 134,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 120,517 miles

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

handbrake balance 214/155

Fail 16 Jul 2022 120,454 miles

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

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

handbrake balance 214/155

Pass 21 Jul 2021 115,454 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 112,942 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 112,942 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 106,061 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 106,061 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,240 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,864 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,854 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 79,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,063 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,884 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,497 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,388 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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YD08 ENM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD08 ENM, 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 YD08 ENM registered?

YD08 ENM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is YD08 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 ENM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD08 ENM have outstanding finance?

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