CarVerify

Free Car Check

YD08 ERJ

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,487 mi
Last recorded157,487 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 ERJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 157,487 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 153,437 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 144,101 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 141,978 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 130,818 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 118,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 4 Feb 2021 118,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2020 169,563 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,355 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 95,351 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,646 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,675 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 74,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,079 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 65,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,963 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,806 miles

tested wet

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,499 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YD08 ERJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD08 ERJ, 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

How do I check the history of YD08 ERJ?

You can check the full history of YD08 ERJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YD08 ERJ registered?

YD08 ERJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is YD08 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 ERJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD08 ERJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD08 ERJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.