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YD08 XCY

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,971 mi
Last recorded123,971 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 123,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 122,364 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 122,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Should be 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 120,402 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 120,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 119,383 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2023 119,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,189 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive grease or oil present above diff,in tunnel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on extreme inner edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,632 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 15 Feb 2021 115,606 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 114,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres shoulders worn

Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,933 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,668 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 102,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone mount (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,052 miles

Both rear brake discs worn

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

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 61,052 miles

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

Both rear brake discs worn

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

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,688 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 51,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,310 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 64,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,075 miles

front brake discs scored on inner friction face

rear brake discs scored on inner and outer friction face worse on offside

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 XCY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XCY, 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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YD08 XCY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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