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YH58 KNY

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

190,529 mi
Last recorded190,529 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 KNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 190,529 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded slightly at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front jacking pad is missing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis, shock absorber mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade poor condition

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection

Fail 17 Oct 2025 190,529 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded slightly at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front jacking pad is missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis, shock absorber mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade poor condition

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2024 180,229 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 180,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 170,110 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 164,458 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 156,666 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 150,482 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 138,487 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 131,054 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 8 May 2017 127,759 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 123,658 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 118,122 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,127 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 67,297 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 67,297 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,553 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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YH58 KNY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KNY, 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.

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What year was YH58 KNY registered?

YH58 KNY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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