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YK08 MXF

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

227,372 mi
Last recorded227,372 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 227,372 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 227,121 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 226,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 224,174 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 224,172 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 210,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 191,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 181,163 miles

all brake flexi hoses cracking

n/s/r parking brake effort slightly low

o/s/r anti roll bar link has play

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 181,163 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all brake flexi hoses cracking

n/s/r parking brake effort slightly low

o/s/r anti roll bar link has play

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 159,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 140,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 122,021 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 170,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,825 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,819 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,782 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 MXF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MXF, 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 YK08 MXF registered?

YK08 MXF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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