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YD08 EYS

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,911 mi
Last recorded193,911 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 EYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 193,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 184,821 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2025 184,754 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 175,317 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 161,950 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 152,318 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 144,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 138,797 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 130,695 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 205,346 miles

o/s/f tyre has a nail, o/s/r tyre has a slight tear on outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 192,369 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,520 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 94,067 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades not very effective

Nearside rear tyre side wall slighly uneven

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,166 miles

n/side front tyre damaged on outer wall not to core

Fail 29 Sep 2012 73,112 miles

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

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

n/side front tyre damaged on outer wall not to core

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,729 miles

both rear tyres on 3m/m

n/side front tyre outer wall damaged two splits not to core

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 EYS is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EYS, 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 EYS?

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What year was YD08 EYS registered?

YD08 EYS is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is YD08 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 EYS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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