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YK08 OFW

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

259,999 mi
Last recorded259,999 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 OFW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 259,999 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sider wall rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

Nearside Rear wheel rim starting to crack

Pass 6 Aug 2024 243,361 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 233,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 219,504 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

particulate filter message on dash

Fail 28 Mar 2022 219,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

particulate filter message on dash

Pass 31 Mar 2021 211,481 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 18 Mar 2021 211,477 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

crankshaft pulley separated

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Mar 2020 206,097 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear lower tailgate secured shut, unable to open, upper tailgate working and able to gain access to rear

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 206,084 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear lower tailgate secured shut, unable to open, upper tailgate working and able to gain access to rear

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 192,564 miles

DPF light intermittently illuminated during test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Mar 2019 192,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

DPF light intermittently illuminated during test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 178,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 167,435 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 167,435 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 157,328 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 157,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 132,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,346 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,248 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,129 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 OFW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YK08 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

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

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