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YK58 LZH

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,289 mi
Last recorded108,289 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 108,289 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 108,284 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 108,272 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 96,409 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 96,343 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2023 86,948 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 81,443 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 76,473 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,311 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,449 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 68,303 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff nearside seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 68,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff nearside seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,751 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,099 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,278 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 54,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,274 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,086 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,165 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 38,699 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 38,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 LZH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

YK58 LZH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is YK58 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 LZH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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