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YH58 DPO

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,925 mi
Last recorded172,925 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 DPO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 172,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 161,163 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2024 161,163 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2023 144,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Oct 2023 144,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2022 127,562 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both outer hoses) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 114,308 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2020 107,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder removed from central swept area ()

Fail 16 Jul 2020 107,339 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder removed from central swept area ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,391 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,013 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,737 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,482 miles

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

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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YH58 DPO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YH58 DPO, 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 YH58 DPO registered?

YH58 DPO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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