MOT Status
ValidMileage
192,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
unable to see brake fluid reservoir
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
unable to see brake fluid reservoir
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bushes weak brake reaction bushes both (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Oil leak possible turbo ()
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bushes weak brake reaction bushes both (2.4.F.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
Offside Front Oil leak possible turbo ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front pads low
o/s/f tyre side wall scuffed
oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YE08 UCS is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 YE08 UCS, 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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YE08 UCS is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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