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YH58 VOC

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,882 mi
Last recorded116,882 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 VOC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 116,882 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 116,882 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 115,850 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 113,980 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 113,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 107,295 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,653 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 104,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 100,205 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Both rears. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,596 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 92,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 84,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear alloy road wheel has been welded on rim outer edge

Fail 12 Dec 2017 84,258 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear alloy road wheel has been welded on rim outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,010 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 73,999 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,774 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 64,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,853 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,941 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,869 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,359 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 VOC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VOC, 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 VOC registered?

YH58 VOC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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