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ExpiredMileage
179,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked and casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays covering some underside components
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked and casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Undertrays covering some underside components
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Both rear outer drive shaft boots deteriorated
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear banana arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both rear outer drive shaft boots deteriorated
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear banana arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake discs have light surface corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen wipers starting to deteriorate
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YD08 VTX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?
YD08 VTX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 April 2008.
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