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YH58 VNV

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,653 mi
Last recorded209,653 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 209,653 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 201,362 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 186,829 miles

Offside Front chip in window

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2018 186,829 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front headlights too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front chip in window

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 181,945 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 181,926 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 176,897 miles

Front Wiper linkage worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 176,897 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Wiper linkage worn

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 148,720 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 130,882 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 130,882 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 114,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,320 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Fail 3 Oct 2012 89,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,694 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 VNV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

YH58 VNV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is YH58 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH58 VNV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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