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YE08 PPZ

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,234 mi
Last recorded128,234 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 PPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 128,234 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 128,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 120,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2023 111,762 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,153 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,113 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,411 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 18 Sep 2019 88,411 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 75,998 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 75,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,791 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,956 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 60,956 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 52,199 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 44,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 44,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 38,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2011 28,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,663 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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YE08 PPZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE08 PPZ, 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 YE08 PPZ registered?

YE08 PPZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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