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YF08 XGJ

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,726 mi
Last recorded170,726 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XGJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 170,726 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2023 170,719 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable snapped at the test (1.1.15 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2023 170,715 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

suspension warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2023 170,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster won't work (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

suspension warning light on

Pass 7 Nov 2022 165,577 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low

Pass 10 Nov 2021 158,011 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 150,332 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Movement in Offside front steering rack end

Nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 9 May 2019 143,137 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 143,133 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 137,531 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,455 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the tread

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

retested due to incorrect mileage recorded last mot

Fail 14 Aug 2017 112,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the tread

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

retested due to incorrect mileage recorded last mot

Pass 9 Mar 2017 179,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre side wall slight cut

Pass 16 Oct 2016 171,057 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,346 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn hard on inner edge

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes have been squashed by an impact (7.2.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 91,336 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn hard on inner edge

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes have been squashed by an impact (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,827 miles

Large screw in sidewall (inner)of nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,651 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,211 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 43,211 miles

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

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

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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YF08 XGJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF08 XGJ, 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 YF08 XGJ registered?

YF08 XGJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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