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YD08 FHW

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

236,700 mi
Last recorded236,700 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FHW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2018 236,700 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 225,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished and slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished and slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2016 209,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 195,311 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 175,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil added prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2013 155,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 123,098 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,865 miles

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

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

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

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 FHW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FHW, 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 FHW registered?

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

Is YD08 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 FHW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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