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YH08 AJV

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

245,550 mi
Last recorded245,550 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 245,550 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 245,546 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside front tyre inner sidewall has tears (marked) (245/35/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside front tyre inner sidewall has tears (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2024 241,074 miles

Offside reversing light not working

Fail 7 Dec 2024 241,061 miles

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL BULGE 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL BULGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside reversing light not working

Pass 8 Dec 2023 235,793 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 235,793 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL BULGE 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL BULGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 225,635 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 212,013 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 212,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts in wall and perishing 245/35zr19 93w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 206,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around outer wall 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 122,171 miles

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

Offside Front tyre damage around outer wall, cords or ply not showing.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 122,168 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front tyre damage around outer wall, cords or ply not showing.

Pass 9 Jun 2018 117,362 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 112,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 106,262 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 97,208 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 89,822 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,432 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,796 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,259 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 4,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2010 2,028 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 AJV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJV, 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 AJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH08 AJV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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