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YK58 LCV

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,380 mi
Last recorded144,380 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LCV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 144,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 137,025 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 135,582 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 133,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 129,649 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 129,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 124,147 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 120,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 120,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 114,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 107,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 99,303 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 99,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,061 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,275 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,319 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,466 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 LCV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LCV, 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 LCV registered?

YK58 LCV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YK58 LCV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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