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YG58 XZF

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

210,694 mi
Last recorded210,694 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 XZF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 210,694 miles

Nearside Front headlamp 1x bolt missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation

front windscreen has a slight chip mark

Fail 24 Oct 2024 210,694 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp 1x bolt missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation

front windscreen has a slight chip mark

Pass 8 Jul 2023 208,350 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 208,350 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 178,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear driveshaft boot slightly damp

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

Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation

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

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Pass 2 Aug 2021 141,713 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 114,564 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 114,564 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2019 105,794 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 101,002 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres just legal (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2017 94,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,316 miles

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

Play in inner steering joints Undertray covering components

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 79,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 76,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,687 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,104 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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YG58 XZF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG58 XZF, 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 YG58 XZF registered?

YG58 XZF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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