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YE58 LZN

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

385,057 mi
Last recorded385,057 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 LZN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 385,057 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner side.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 357,982 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 346,534 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 331,862 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 316,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 302,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 288,104 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 272,462 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 157,320 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 149,410 miles

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 139,247 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 132,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 132,988 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 123,718 miles

tyre walls damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2014 123,718 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyre walls damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2013 114,287 miles

both front tyres and left hand rear tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 28 Nov 2012 91,529 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,270 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 65,270 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 LZN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YE58 LZN, 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 YE58 LZN registered?

YE58 LZN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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The MOT history for YE58 LZN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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