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YH58 WVB

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

187,402 mi
Last recorded187,402 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 WVB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 187,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 176,836 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 176,477 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 166,003 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 156,755 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 146,050 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 145,862 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 133,485 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 118,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside track rod end locking collar missing

Pass 2 Aug 2018 116,085 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 116,085 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 104,658 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 104,658 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 100,409 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,503 miles

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

slight oil leak from o/s/r drive shaft oil seal

Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,398 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,890 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,273 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 WVB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

YH58 WVB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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The MOT history for YH58 WVB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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