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YK08 HFS

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,346 mi
Last recorded153,346 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 HFS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 153,346 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 153,346 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 148,406 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 148,010 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 236,280 miles

windscreen slight damage

Pass 21 Mar 2018 132,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 117,952 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,926 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,427 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,868 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,084 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,854 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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YK08 HFS is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YK08 HFS, 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 YK08 HFS registered?

YK08 HFS is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YK08 HFS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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