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YD58 EUW

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,152 mi
Last recorded104,152 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 EUW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 104,152 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 104,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,940 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 90,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,292 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 86,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,452 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,831 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,061 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 59,060 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,504 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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YD58 EUW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD58 EUW, 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 YD58 EUW registered?

YD58 EUW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is YD58 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD58 EUW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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