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YK58 NTO

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,271 mi
Last recorded168,271 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 NTO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 168,271 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 159,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 159,968 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 243,862 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 243,862 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 235,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 138,579 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 138,569 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 131,290 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 131,290 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 123,437 miles

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 114,682 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both front (2.5.B.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres tread starting to mis-shape

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 114,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both front (2.5.B.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres tread starting to mis-shape

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 107,747 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 107,747 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 97,526 miles

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

advise centre rear seat belt catch faulty

Pass 4 Jun 2013 83,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front and nearside rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre bold on outer edge

offside front tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 30 May 2012 65,939 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,415 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 NTO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NTO, 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 NTO registered?

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

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