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YE58 ATN

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,014 mi
Last recorded187,014 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 ATN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 187,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 186,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 175,211 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 175,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 168,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 168,394 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 160,419 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 160,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 143,352 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 143,350 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 144,152 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components.

under vehicle covers fitted. obscuring some components.

Fail 25 May 2017 144,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 0n inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components.

under vehicle covers fitted. obscuring some components.

Pass 9 May 2016 137,380 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 128,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,121 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 23 May 2013 73,357 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn almost to ply on inner side of tread

Fail 20 May 2013 73,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn almost to ply on inner side of tread

Pass 25 May 2012 53,381 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 21,074 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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YE58 ATN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YE58 ATN, 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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YE58 ATN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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