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YK58 LLX

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,641 mi
Last recorded150,641 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LLX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 150,641 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 146,638 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 144,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 141,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 137,866 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 137,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 134,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 134,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 May 2019 124,469 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,254 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 102,618 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 102,618 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 99,520 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 99,520 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2015 87,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 72,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 60,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,422 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,411 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 LLX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YK58 LLX, 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 YK58 LLX registered?

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

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