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YK58 MJF

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,256 mi
Last recorded135,256 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 MJF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 135,256 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in all 4 lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear wheels been welded

under panels fitted, obscuring components

Pass 23 Oct 2025 130,113 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 122,588 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 115,501 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 115,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,364 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 90,194 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2020 86,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 82,116 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,912 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,237 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,660 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 33,615 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise offside front tyre starting to perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,151 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 MJF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

YK58 MJF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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