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YD58 EXZ

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,669 mi
Last recorded159,669 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 EXZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 159,669 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 138,238 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 138,114 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 129,419 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 129,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 125,501 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 125,256 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 121,173 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 119,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 119,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 112,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 104,738 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyres wearing inside outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Osr tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,985 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,985 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,189 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 61,189 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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)

partial seperation of tread on front tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,582 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 EXZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

YD58 EXZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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