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YG08 ZYT

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

251,190 mi
Last recorded251,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZYT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 251,190 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2025 218,822 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2024 191,273 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 188,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 183,887 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 183,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 176,994 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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 16 Jul 2020 173,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 173,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 164,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear cv joint leaking grease

Fail 7 Jun 2019 164,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear cv joint leaking grease

Pass 19 Jun 2018 155,974 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 155,973 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 22 Jun 2017 147,227 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 147,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension excessively corroded leaking CV grease. (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 139,847 miles

nsr cv joint losing grease

Pass 23 Jun 2015 129,935 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 121,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front wipers smearing screen but ok.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 121,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front wipers smearing screen but ok.

Pass 9 May 2013 101,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 80,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 61,642 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 ZYT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

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

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