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YD58 EYU

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,206 mi
Last recorded105,206 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 EYU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 105,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 99,270 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 95,170 miles

Full underside tray fitted hampering full underside inspection

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,992 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 92,118 miles

OSF shocker bump stop perished and splitting

Fail 17 Sep 2021 92,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

NSF tyre scuffed on side wall

OSF shocker bump stop perished and splitting

OSF wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f, n/s/r tyre side wall scuffed

nsr handbrake noisy when rotated

rear inner pads close to sensor

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,268 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,806 miles

Nearside Front NSF tyre outer side wall scuffed

Nearside Front bump stop perished

Nearside Front shocker slightly damp

Nearside Rear tyre side wall scuffed

Offside Front bump stop perishing

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2017 79,555 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,650 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,219 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 52,219 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,121 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,009 miles

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

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

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 EYU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EYU, 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 YD58 EYU registered?

YD58 EYU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is YD58 EYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD58 EYU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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