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YH08 YXX

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,317 mi
Last recorded65,317 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YXX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 65,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 61,109 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 58,227 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 58,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 58,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 47,434 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jan 2022 47,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2021 40,597 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 40,070 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 38,993 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 38,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,949 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,913 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,340 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted not allowing to check some parts

Pass 4 Dec 2014 29,120 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 25,539 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 25,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 20,968 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 13,423 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 13,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,211 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 YXX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

YH08 YXX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is YH08 YXX safe to buy?

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