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YK58 KWB

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,630 mi
Last recorded77,630 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 KWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,630 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,385 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,214 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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YK58 KWB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KWB, 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 KWB registered?

YK58 KWB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is YK58 KWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 KWB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK58 KWB have outstanding finance?

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