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YK58 NKZ

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,844 mi
Last recorded181,844 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 NKZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 181,844 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 159,017 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 156,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel repaired with weld

Pass 17 Jan 2017 129,793 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 129,362 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 122,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/3519 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 14 Aug 2014 91,549 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 91,544 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 91,279 miles

Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,803 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,871 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,658 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 NKZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

YK58 NKZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is YK58 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 NKZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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