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YH08 HMO

2008 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

169,450 mi
Last recorded169,450 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 HMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 169,450 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 169,042 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 155,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 142,707 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 136,250 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,559 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,780 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,350 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,698 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,714 miles

N/S & O/S Front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,487 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 HMO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HMO, 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 HMO registered?

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

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