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YH08 AVW

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,697 mi
Last recorded163,697 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AVW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 163,697 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 138,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 116,999 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 98,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,390 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 62,254 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,863 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 36,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 AVW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH08 AVW, 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 AVW registered?

YH08 AVW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is YH08 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 AVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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