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YG08 ZTE

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,002 mi
Last recorded160,002 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZTE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 160,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 158,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 148,116 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 138,042 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 138,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 130,038 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))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 127,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 127,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,945 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 112,448 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 106,189 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 96,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,779 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,196 miles

both rear tyres are wearing more so on their inner edges, the n/s/r is getting close to the legal limit in tread depth

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 ZTE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YG08 ZTE, 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 YG08 ZTE registered?

YG08 ZTE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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