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YK58 KXO

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,361 mi
Last recorded67,361 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 67,361 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 66,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyres/worn inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2024 65,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 60,093 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 57,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,241 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,201 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,059 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 47,990 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,110 miles

Tow bar removed warning on dash

service due as per dash info 09-2016 or 2000 miles

Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,136 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,403 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,440 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 35,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,405 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 KXO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KXO, 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 KXO registered?

YK58 KXO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YK58 KXO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK58 KXO have outstanding finance?

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