MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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
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
Nearside Rear parking brake low
Both front tyres worn on outer edge
Movement in Offside front steering rack end
Nearside rear tyre worn
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front tyre worn hard on inner edge
Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes have been squashed by an impact (7.2.2)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Large screw in sidewall (inner)of nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
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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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