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YD08 WYP

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,352 mi
Last recorded204,352 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WYP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 204,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 182,746 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 182,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 173,037 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 171,199 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 171,091 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 165,470 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 154,623 miles

undertrays/engine covers

Pass 24 Aug 2015 143,816 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 143,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,962 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 109,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cuts/gashes in sidewalls

o/s front tyre is bald on inner edge. 245/35R19

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,166 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,432 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 WYP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

YD08 WYP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 WYP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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