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YH08 OHK

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,132 mi
Last recorded129,132 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 OHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 129,132 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 129,132 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged halfshaft (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 112,023 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 111,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has nails in tread , had to inflate prior roller brake test (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 110,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,562 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light stopping on

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,238 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 OHK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OHK, 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 OHK registered?

YH08 OHK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is YH08 OHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 OHK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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