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YD08 FML

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

226,389 mi
Last recorded226,389 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FML
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 226,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 219,938 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2024 210,768 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 186,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 171,757 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 166,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 166,474 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 151,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 142,473 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 135,619 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 127,757 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 119,986 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 119,968 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 108,044 miles

screen is chipped, all the tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 27 Jul 2013 90,210 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,739 miles

rear pads low, both rear tyre low

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,459 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 FML is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FML, 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 FML registered?

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

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