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YG58 WDW

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,881 mi
Last recorded193,881 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 WDW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 193,881 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 193,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 190,056 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 190,056 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 186,437 miles

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

Under tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2018 174,050 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 174,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 157,925 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,205 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 125,328 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,257 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,272 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,045 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,190 miles

cuts in sidewall both front tyres

rear pads low

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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YG58 WDW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YG58 WDW, 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 YG58 WDW registered?

YG58 WDW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is YG58 WDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG58 WDW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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