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YH58 ZNN

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

210,341 mi
Last recorded210,341 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 210,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear C.V joint leaking grease

Offside Rear C.V joint leaking grease

Pass 23 Sep 2016 193,751 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 193,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 174,060 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 174,060 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 145,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 118,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,721 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 ZNN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNN, 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 ZNN registered?

YH58 ZNN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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