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YD08 FNF

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,270 mi
Last recorded98,270 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FNF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 98,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 87,477 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,484 miles

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2023 84,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine & under tray sill cover fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,246 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,676 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,373 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 54,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 49,685 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 45,834 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Nearside front Tyre has a cut in tread but not yet meeting fail criteria.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,115 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 41,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 35,915 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 8 Oct 2014 30,579 miles

Offside front tyre outerwall perished and cracked from the outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,579 miles

Offside front tyre outerwall perished and cracked from the outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,955 miles

All 4 alloy wheels kerbed

Fail 8 Oct 2013 26,955 miles

All 4 alloy wheels kerbed

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 23,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,405 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 16,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,585 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 FNF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FNF, 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.

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What year was YD08 FNF registered?

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

Is YD08 FNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 FNF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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