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YH08 AGU

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,793 mi
Last recorded120,793 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AGU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 120,793 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 118,161 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 118,154 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 105,633 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 154,258 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 153,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 152,780 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 152,778 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 93,436 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 93,435 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 88,940 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,831 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,511 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,746 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 61,058 miles

the car is low emission

Fail 25 Mar 2016 61,058 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

the car is low emission

Fail 14 Mar 2015 56,072 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 56,072 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,907 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,060 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,125 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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YH08 AGU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey 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 YH08 AGU, 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 YH08 AGU registered?

YH08 AGU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is YH08 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 AGU 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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