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YK58 KNB

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,300 mi
Last recorded184,300 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 KNB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 184,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 166,420 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 149,362 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 139,829 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 132,867 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 117,662 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 117,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,993 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,771 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,213 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,940 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,105 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)

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

rear tyres bold inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,665 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 34,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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YK58 KNB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YK58 KNB, 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 YK58 KNB registered?

YK58 KNB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is YK58 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 KNB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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