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YF08 XKD

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,241 mi
Last recorded159,241 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 159,241 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 159,241 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 154,218 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 154,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 150,530 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2023 146,413 miles

parkbrake borderline

Pass 16 Aug 2022 140,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 140,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 134,920 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 131,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 124,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,800 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 101,795 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,985 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,210 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,287 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,263 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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YF08 XKD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF08 XKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 XKD registered?

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

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