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YG08 TYC

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,378 mi
Last recorded125,378 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 TYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 125,378 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND SLIGHTLY PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 122,839 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 116,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 111,755 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,549 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 97,838 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front headlight washer not working

Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,642 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,640 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,192 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,107 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,199 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 43,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

near side rear lower arm front bush bonding separating

off side rear lower arm front bush bonding separating

Fail 29 May 2013 43,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

near side rear lower arm front bush bonding separating

off side rear lower arm front bush bonding separating

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,391 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,163 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 26,978 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,978 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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YG08 TYC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 YG08 TYC, 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 YG08 TYC registered?

YG08 TYC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 TYC 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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