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YG08 ZXT

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,262 mi
Last recorded173,262 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 173,262 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 166,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, edge approx 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Neckless moved. Cable hanging ()

Offside Headlamp not fully secure

Fail 30 Jul 2024 166,377 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, edge approx 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Neckless moved. Cable hanging ()

Offside Headlamp not fully secure

Pass 18 Jul 2023 158,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 150,233 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 150,233 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 134,677 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 123,264 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 92,233 miles

under tray has fitted could not see all testable components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,521 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 84,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,793 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 71,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2016 71,747 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f left halo bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,621 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,967 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,271 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,993 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,786 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 18,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZXT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG08 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

YG08 ZXT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 ZXT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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